Editor:Sigurbjorg Jonsdottir Running time:93 min Country:Iceland,English Language:Icelandic Genre:Drama Subtitle: English Starring:Atli Oskar Fjalarsson ... Gabríel,
Gabriel is sixteen, gay and confused. Along with few of his closest friends, he is trying to figure out who he is ans where he stands in an ever changing and complicated world.
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-turvey world of first love with an attractive cast and pulsating soundtrack, making it a smartly refreshing journey into the queer, teen experience. ~ Tlareleasing
An Icelandic teen struggles to find his place in the world following a trip to Manchester, England, but finds his future looking bleak after his best friend commits suicide, and his close-knit group of friends begin drifting apart. 16 year old Gabriel has just returned home following two weeks in England when his friends and family notice some subtle changes in his behavior. Perhaps it''s a result of his burgeoning friendship with Marcus, a rebellious teen he met on his recent trip. But when Gabriel learns that his best friend Stella has taken her own life, his downward spiral begins to accelerate, threatening devastating repercussions for both himself, and all those around him. ~ Jason Buchanan