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.
Acting
Atli Óskar captures that specific gay teen deer-in-headlights perfectly.
Score
Pulsating soundtrack that actually sounds like 2010 parties.
Production
Reykjavík house parties shot with genuine chaotic energy.
Director
Baldvin Z
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jitters was part of a wave of early 2010s Nordic queer cinema that treated teen sexuality with refreshing bluntness, avoiding both tragedy porn and sanitization.
Director Baldvin Z later created the acclaimed series 'Trapped' — same Iceland, wildly different energy.
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