| Other author/creator | Puenzo, Lucía. |
| Other author/creator | Darín, Ricardo, 1957- |
| Other author/creator | Bertuccelli, Valeria, 1970- |
| Other author/creator | Palacios, Germán, 1963- |
| Other author/creator | Pelleritti, Carolina. |
| Other author/creator | Bizzio, Sergio, 1956- |
| Other author/creator | Weinert, Steffen. |
| Other author/creator | Historias Cinematograficas (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Wanda Vision (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Cine Argentino (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Film Movement (Firm) |
| Series |
Film Movement series ; year 6, film 5
Film Movement series. ^A756093
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| Contents |
Xxy -- The pick-up artist. |
| Abstract |
Fifteen-year-old Alex was born an intersex child. As Alex begins to explore her sexuality, her mother invites friends, along with their 16-year-old son, to their home. Alex is attracted to the young man, adding another level of complexity for the family. |
| Review |
"As finely crafted as a great work of literature."--San Francisco Chronicle. |
| Review |
"The story of a young hermaphrodite who's not sure if she's emotionally a boy or a girl manages to be both raw-edged and moving."--Hollywood Reporter. |
| Review |
"Efron's remarkable performance as a wild child who seems to truly exist somewhere betwixt and between is riveting."--TV Guide. |
| General note | Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. |
| General note | Based on a story by Sergio Bizzio. |
| General note | Series on menu screen. |
| General note | Special features include: Theatrical trailer, biographies, other Film Movement films, The pick-up artist (13 min., Germany), directed by Steffen Weinert. "Olli only wants to have noncommittal sex, but that becomes difficult when he meets the 6-year-old daughter of his one-night stand", Stella Artois short film "SWAG". |
| General note | 11/04/2008. |
| Credits | Cinematography, Natasha Braier ; edited by Alex Zitto, Hugo Primero. |
| Performer |
Ricardo Darin, Valeria Bertuccelli, German Palacios, Carolina Peleritti. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | Spanish dialogue ; optional English subtitles. Closed-captioned. |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
| Genre/form | Film adaptations. |
| Genre/form | Short films. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Other title | Pick-up artist. |
| Other title | SWAG. |
| UPC |
616892965022 |
| Publisher number | PRFPRD512D |
