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With the intention to break free from the strict familial restrictions, a suicidal young woman sets up a marriage of convenience with a forty-year-old addict, an act that will lead to an outburst of envious love.

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Awards
Won 3 awards, including the Golden Bear (2004) and the European Film Award for Best Film (2004)
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Nominations
5 award nominations, including the European Film Award for Best Director (2004)
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Box office
Grossed $11M worldwide
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Filming locations
Filmed in Germany
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Setting
Set in Istanbul, Hamburg and St. Pauli
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Series
Part of Love, Death and Evil trilogy
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Music
Music by Alexander Hacke
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Rainer Klausmann
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Details

Director: Fatih Akin
Writer: Fatih AkinWriter
Original title: Gegen die Wand
Status: Released
Release date: March 11, 2004
Original language: German
Revenue: $11M
Countries: Germany, Turkey

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