Short Skin: I dolori del giovane Edo
Directed by:
Duccio ChiariniCinematography:
Baris ÖzbiçerCast:
Matteo Creatini, Francesca Agostini, Nicola Nocchi, Bianca Ceravolo, Michele Crestacci, Bianca Nappi, Crisula Stafida, Anna Ferzetti, Miriana RaschillàPlots(1)
His best friend is thinking about girls day and night. His father and even his little sister are constantly talking about sex. But it is a sore point for slender Edoardo who has a delicate problem. Beset with a congenital inability to retract his foreskin, even masturbating is an excruciating experience. Edoardo is nonetheless desperate to have sex – and he is not short of opportunities. Being a sensitive, thoughtful boy, he is popular with the girls. But when it comes to the crunch time he always begs off. Terrified of having an operation, he turns instead to creams, condoms and even octopuses in an attempt to treat his condition. He finds himself on the spot when his secret love Bianca suddenly suggests they go camping. There is nothing he wants more – but their assignation is doomed to failure. Duccio Chiarini delivers a light-hearted yet candid portrait of the desires and torments of a 17-year-old who must overcome his shame to do the right thing at the right time. His film interweaves family drama with a tender summertime love story. It also provides hope that even the trickiest of problems can be solved if the chemistry is right. Love must not always be a painful affair. (Berlinale)
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A pretty good film about the difficulties of growing up. The main character may be a bit of a pushover, but that makes him more believable in the role of a panicked individual with quite a significant problem. There is no unnecessary pressure on the jokes, as is usually the case with similarly tuned comedies from American productions. There are not too many humorous situations, but surprisingly, they are quite sophisticated, considering the rather delicate subject matter. To top it all off, the music is good. What more could you want from a cool film (not only) for teenagers? (70%)
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