Un Bacio -
The setting acts as a character itself—suffocatingly beautiful, yet rigid in its expectations of conformity.
Director: Ivan Cotroneo Genre: Drama / Coming-of-Age Un Bacio
At its heart, the movie celebrates the brief moment when these three "misfits" felt seen and loved for exactly who they were. Lorenzo, Blu, and Antonio each carry their own
Un Bacio is a powerful, visually striking drama that dives into the lives of three social outcasts in a small Italian town. Lorenzo, Blu, and Antonio each carry their own burdens—Lorenzo is flamboyantly gay and unapologetic; Blu is ostracized for her sexual history; and Antonio is the grieving, silent basketball star. Together, they find a brief sanctuary in their friendship, but the film ultimately serves as a stark warning about the toxic effects of homophobia and peer pressure. and Antonio is the grieving