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Cappuccino

Country: Switzerland, Language: French, 16 mins

  • Director: Tamer Ruggli
  • Writer: Tamer Ruggli
  • Producer: Rachel Noel

CGiii Comment

Aaaw...it's terribly sweet.

The twist with the mother is both clever and achingly touching.


Watch...

"Cappuccino" (2010) from Tamer Ruggli on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

Despite his marginal and extrovert looks, Jeremie is a shy teenager who keeps a heavy secret: his homosexuality. While trying to find his way between his classmate and sexual fantasy Damien and his very generous but protective mother Gina, his life is about to change...

Cast & Characters

Manuela Biedermann as Gina;
Anton Ciurlia as Damien;
Benjamin Décosterd as Jérémie