Jitters
"Life is happening right here, right now."
Originally released in 2010. Jitters is a drama film. directed by Baldvin Z.
Starring Atli Óskar Fjalarsson, Gísli Örn Garðarsson, and Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir
Synopsis
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-turvy world of first love with an attractive cast and pulsating soundtrack, making it a smartly refreshing journey into the queer, teen experience.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 27, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (45 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
IS
Original language
Country
Iceland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Atli Óskar Fjalarsson
as Gabríel
Gísli Örn Garðarsson
as Haraldur
Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir
as Gréta
Lilja Guðrún Þorvaldsdóttir
as Guðbjörg amma
Elías Helgi Kofoed-Hansen
as Teddi
Haraldur Ari Stefánsson
as Markús
Ylva Holm
as Stella
María Birta
as Júdit
Ingibjörg Reynisdóttir
as Hulda
Þorsteinn Bachmann
as Benedikt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IS
- Budget
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Kvikmyndafélag Íslands
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jitters about?
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, Gabrie...
Who directed Jitters?
Jitters was directed by Baldvin Z.
How long is Jitters?
Jitters has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Jitters released?
Jitters was released on August 27, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jitters?
The main cast of Jitters includes Atli Óskar Fjalarsson, Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir, Lilja Guðrún Þorvaldsdóttir, Elías Helgi Kofoed-Hansen.