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Amateur Teens
A group of normal 14-year-old teenagers at a secondary school in Zürich with the normal yearnings for love and acceptance. But the power of social media, with its high-gloss selfies and perpetual pressure towards cooler and sexier, increasingly forces the kids to deny their true feelings. So a tragedy runs its course, one in which it is almost impossible to differentiate between perpetrator and victim, guilt and innocence.
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Plot Summary
A family's intense dynamic is explored as the children navigate their adolescent years and burgeoning romantic interests. The film delves into the emotional complexities and unspoken tensions that arise within a close-knit household. As secrets begin to surface, the bonds of family are tested in unexpected ways.
Critical Reception
Amateur Teens received a limited release and garnered mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its authentic portrayal of family life and adolescent struggles, while some critics found its pacing to be slow.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive and realistic depiction of family dynamics.
The film's exploration of teenage relationships and emotional growth was highlighted by reviewers.
Some found the narrative to be overly simplistic or lacking in dramatic impact.
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Fun Fact
The film was written, directed by, and stars members of the Van Den Eynde family, lending a unique personal touch to its depiction of family life.
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