Acne

Acne

2008 · 87 min · ES · 6.1 (69 votes)
Dir. Federico Veiroj · Starring Alejandro Tocar, Ana Julia Catalá, Gustavo Melnik, David Blankleider, Laura Piperno, Belén Pouchan
ComedyDrama

At the age of 13, Rafael Bregman has already lost his virginity, but has never kissed a girl. With his pimple-riddled face, his dysfunctional family, and a lowered self-esteem, getting this much anticipated first kiss proves trickier than expected. It's now time for Rafa to build up some self confidence and attract the attention of his class mate, Nicole...

VIBE

This film feels like a deeply personal, often uncomfortable, yet ultimately tender exploration of adolescent awkwardness. It captures the raw vulnerability of navigating teenage years, skin troubles, and the confusing landscape of first crushes with a raw, honest touch.

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