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Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+, Coming-of-Age
Directed by: Matteo Rinaldi
Starring: Luca Gori, Antonio Ferrera, Alessandro Ricci
โSome truths live in silence. Some love stories are hidden away.โ
๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ (2014) is a tender, melancholic exploration of forbidden affection and the emotional chaos of youth, set against the sun-drenched landscapes of Southern Italy. Itโs a film that speaks softly but hits hard, carrying the weight of all the things that go unsaid.
Luca, a reserved high schooler with a passion for sketching and solitude, meets Antonio, a fiery and magnetic classmate who seems to carry the whole world in his eyes. When they’re paired for a school project on Renaissance art, something more intimate begins to develop โ something neither of them can easily define or speak aloud.
But as their bond deepens, the quiet gaze of Alessandro, Lucaโs childhood friend whoโs always lingered in the background, adds another layer of complexity. Caught between desire, loyalty, and the pressures of a conservative town, the boys must confront not only their feelings but what it means to choose love over fear.
The cinematography captures the tension of teenage longing โ warm sunsets casting long shadows, close-ups that linger just a second too long, and silence that says more than dialogue ever could. The musical score is minimalist and heartbreaking, adding to the filmโs poetic rhythm.
Tagline:
“When love cannot be spoken, it hides in the quietest moments.”
Verdict:
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๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ (2014) is a hidden gem of queer cinema โ unpretentious, emotionally rich, and beautifully performed. Luca, Antonio, and Alessandroโs triangle isnโt just about romance; itโs about identity, choice, and the courage to see oneself in anotherโs eyes. For anyone whoโs ever loved in silence, this film speaks volumes.
