Hidden Kisses

Hidden Kisses

2016 · 87 min · FR · 7.6 (267 votes)
Dir. Didier Bivel · Starring Patrick Timsit, Bérenger Anceaux, Jules Houplain, Bruno Putzulu, Barbara Schulz, Catherine Jacob
Drama

Nathan, 16, lives alone with his father Stephane. A newcomer in high school, he is invited to a party and falls in love with Louis, a boy in his class. They find themselves out of sight and kiss each other, but someone takes a picture of them. Soon, the photo is published on Facebook and a storm overtakes their lives as they face bullying and rejection.

VIBE

This film feels like a raw, intimate portrayal of young love navigating the harsh realities of prejudice. It's a quiet, character-focused drama that captures the ache of vulnerability and the fear of exposure with unflinching honesty.

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