Jitters (2010)

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An unexpected first kiss causes Gabriel to feel the electrifying "jitters" of love and lust with the free-spirited Marcus; a perfect way to end a Summer studying abroad. Realizing he is gay, Gabriel returns home and is immediately scrutinized by his family and friends who notice he’s different. But as the school year launches with Gabriel distracted with parties and his friends’ own dramas, Marcus returns, reigniting the hot, thrilling emotions of one’s first crush. Jitters fires head-first into the topsy-turvy world of first love with an attractive cast and pulsating soundtrack, making it a smartly refreshing journey into the queer, teen experience.

Director: Baldvin Z
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ólafur Arnalds
Cinematography: Jóhann Máni Jóhannsson
Editing: Sigurbjörg Jónsdóttir
Production: Kvikmyndafélag Íslands
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Budget: $2M
Original Language: is

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

iceland, house party, crush, first love, manchester

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jitters about?
An unexpected first kiss causes Gabriel to feel the electrifying "jitters" of love and lust with the free-spirited Marcus; a perfect way to end a Summer studying abroad. Realizing he is gay, Gabriel returns home and is immediately scrutinized by his family and friends who notice he’s different. But as the school year launches with Gabriel distracted with parties and his friends’ own dramas, Marcus returns, reigniting the hot, thrilling emotions of one’s first crush. Jitters fires head-first into the topsy-turvy world of first love with an attractive cast and pulsating soundtrack, making it a smartly refreshing journey into the queer, teen experience.
Who directed Jitters?
Jitters was directed by Baldvin Z.
Who stars in Jitters?
Jitters stars Atli Óskar Fjalarsson, Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir, Lilja Guðrún Þorvaldsdóttir, Elías Helgi Kofoed-Hansen, Haraldur Ari Stefánsson.
How long is Jitters?
Jitters has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Jitters?
Jitters is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Jitters?
Jitters had a budget of $2M.
Where was Jitters produced?
Jitters was produced in Iceland.
What are the themes of Jitters?
The themes of Jitters include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.