Cover of duccio chiarini Short Skin - I dolori del giovane Edo
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For fans of coming-of-age films,viewers interested in personal growth stories,lovers of italian cinema,audiences seeking realistic emotional dramas,readers interested in lgbt themes and family acceptance
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It starts with a butt, but the problem is on the opposite side; Edo will carry it with him for many years until it begins to deeply and painfully mark his entire adolescent life.

Until he gathers his courage and, driven by his first real disappointment on the field, he manages to come out to his family (who welcomes him), his friend (who teases him good-naturedly), and to his "forever" love who, maybe, will wait for him.

But true love probably lies elsewhere, more within reach and more sincere.

You won't laugh, nor will you cry; it's just ordinary life, and the only moral to draw from it is to have the courage to stick your head out of the window and be yourself.

A pleasant and unforced story, to the point that in the end, it seems almost "unacted" but simply captured as it unfolded. For me, that's not a small thing.

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Short Skin follows Edo, a boy dealing with a deeply personal problem that affects his adolescence. The film gently explores his journey towards self-acceptance, family support, and young love. It presents an honest, unobtrusive portrayal of everyday life, encouraging viewers to be courageous and true to themselves.

duccio chiarini

Italian film director and screenwriter.
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