Heads and Tails
"A Documentary on Traveling Hair"
Originally released in 2019. Heads and Tails is a documentary film. directed by Fırat Yücel. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Coya Daniel and Sima Meseri Badash
Synopsis
Heads and Tails chronicles the curious hair trade between Turkey and Israel. Two Turkish-Israeli women, Coya and Sima, get the tails of hair from male hair traders in Turkey and sell them to wig makers in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak. Orthodox Jewish women cover their heads with the wigs made of the hair that once belonged to women in Anatolia. In this journey, the hair is turned into a commodity, a means of living and source of beauty, becomes kosher, while the one who carefully grows the hair becomes rather invisible.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Turkey
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Production Companies
- "Yeni Film" Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heads and Tails about?
Heads and Tails chronicles the curious hair trade between Turkey and Israel. Two Turkish-Israeli women, Coya and Sima, get the tails of hair from male hair traders in Turkey and sell them to wig ma...
Who directed Heads and Tails?
Heads and Tails was directed by Fırat Yücel.
How long is Heads and Tails?
Heads and Tails has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Heads and Tails released?
Heads and Tails was released on April 13, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heads and Tails?
The main cast of Heads and Tails includes Coya Daniel, Sima Meseri Badash.