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Hidden Kisses

Hidden Kisses

20167.51h 27m

Overview

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.

Directed by Didier Bivel
Written by Jérôme Larcher
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Top Cast

Patrick Timsit

Patrick Timsit

Stéphane

Bérenger Anceaux

Bérenger Anceaux

Nathan

Jules Houplain

Jules Houplain

Louis

Bruno Putzulu

Bruno Putzulu

Bruno

Barbara Schulz

Barbara Schulz

Corinne

Catherine Jacob

Catherine Jacob

Catherine

Lisa Kramarz

Lisa Kramarz

Laura

Nicolas Carpentier

Nicolas Carpentier

Tristan

Clara Choï

Clara Choï

Aude

Ingrid Donnadieu

Ingrid Donnadieu

La prof d'allemand

Themes & Keywords

coming outhigh schoolhomophobiamelancholyrejectionbullyingin the closetteenage boylgbtteenage romancefather son relationshipgay youthgay themegay relationshipjudgementalgay kissjudgment by social mediagay teenagerhopeful

About Hidden Kisses

Hidden Kisses is a drama, tv movie film released in 2016 exploring themes of coming out, high school, homophobia, melancholy, rejection, bullying. Directed by Didier Bivel, it stars Patrick Timsit, Bérenger Anceaux, Jules Houplain. 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.

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