Director: Ivan Cotroneo Genre: Drama / Coming-of-Age
At its heart, the movie celebrates the brief moment when these three "misfits" felt seen and loved for exactly who they were. Un Bacio
" Un Bacio " (meaning "A Kiss" in Italian) most prominently refers to the directed by Ivan Cotroneo , which explores themes of bullying, teenage identity, and the struggle to belong. It is based on Cotroneo's own novella of the same name. Director: Ivan Cotroneo Genre: Drama / Coming-of-Age At
The setting acts as a character itself—suffocatingly beautiful, yet rigid in its expectations of conformity. These moments of "fantasy" provide a sharp, necessary
Ivan Cotroneo infuses the film with a pop-art sensibility. He uses frequent musical sequences—most notably Lady Gaga’s "Born This Way"—to showcase the internal joy and resistance of the protagonists. These moments of "fantasy" provide a sharp, necessary contrast to the increasingly bleak reality of their school environment. Key Themes