Sharmill Films Australia

	RELEASE DATE: APRIL 24 2008 DIR : Fatih Akin, Turkey, 2007	Moderate Coarse Language, Moderate Sexual References, Moderate Themes	122 Minutes
	Winner of The Ecumenical Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, The Edge of Heaven is Fatih Akin's fifth feature. Recently nominated as the German entry for Best Foreign Film Academy Awards 2008, this film sure to engage and enthrall audiences. "Anyone who enjoyed Babel will... enjoy The Edge of Heaven." Cinematical, Cannes "...gorgeously shot, and full of rich performances." Cinematical, Cannes A college professor, Nejat, travels from Hamburg to Istanbul to find Ayten, the Turkish daughter of his father's friend who he wants to help financially. He learns later that she was deported from Germany for her activism and has since become a political prisoner. Ayten's German friend Lotte and her mother Susanne become entangled in the consequences.
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Media Reviews Australian Reviews David Stratton - The Australian 4.5 stars “...profoundly moving... as relevant as it is riveting.” "...deeply felt, compassionate... optimistic that the seemingly unbridgeable gulfs the separate nations and families can be resolved." David Stratton - At the Movies 4.5 stars “Beautifully structured... even better than Akin's previous film... Tremendously moving... Extraordinary." Margaret Pomeranz - At the Movies 4.5 stars “A truly excellent film... A major achievement." Des Partridge - Courier Mail 4.5 stars “...another must see movie from... Fatih Akin... sure to be recalled as one of the year's best movies." Tom Ryan - Sunday Age 4 stars Jim Schembri - The Age EG 4 stars “...engrossing, multilayered, exquisitely composed... An early contender for film of the year." Leigh Paatsch - Herald Sun 4 stars “...thought provoking...stunning performances...brilliant writing... If ever a film was worth seeing for its final moments alone, this is it." Louise Keller - urbancinefile “...this potent drama captures all the pathos and surprise of life itself... a gripping film." Lisa Hensley - SBS Movie Show 4.5 stars “Fatih Akin's script really is the star of this film. It is dense, thrilling and exquisitely inspired.... Akin is a filmmaker with so much to say and a great way of saying it. ... For anyone interested in tremendous story telling I highly recommend this film. .... The cast are superb, bringing a depth and energy to their roles." George Palathingal - Sydney Morning Herald “...even richer than the award-winning Head On... like so many fine films, the pleasure of this are more in the journey than the ending." Colin Fraser - moviereview.com.au 4 stars “The Edge of Heaven is complex, rewarding and compelling..." Mark Naglazas - The West Australian 4.5 stars “...Akin is a major talent and The Edge of Heaven an extremely controlled, subtle, deeply moving piece of storytelling that celebrates human connection at the same time as acknowledging cultural difference." Mark Demetrius - FilmInk “...definitely worth seeing, and Fatih Akin is a director well worth watching." Michael Perrot - Wester Suburbs Weekly “Highly regarded in Europe and justly so, Akin tells more than a story, his tales are complex and meaningful teeming with stimulating ideas, a thorough insight into the depth and actions of his characters." International Reviews Derek Elley - Variety “The point at which a good director crosses the career bridge to become a substantial international talent is vividly clear in The Edge of Heaven, an utterly assured, profoundly moving fifth feature by Fatih Akin. Superbly cast drama...." Cinnematical - Cannes “Anyone who enjoyed Babel will... enjoy The Edge of Heaven... gorgeously shot, and full of rich performances. " Peter Bradshaw - The Guardian 4 stars “...an intriguing, complex, beautifully acted and directed piece of work... What I think is beyond doubt is that Akin... is a director who has found a real voice. He tackles big ideas, big themes, in the service of which he creates believable human beings and elicits tremendous performances from his actors. It is bold and exhilarating film-making. " Sukhdev Sandhu - The Daily Telegraph “...it's energy and urgency are captivating." Anna Smith - BBC Films “.A complex, quietly compelling tale."