XS: The Worst Size
| XS: The Worst Size | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jorge López Sotomayor |
| Screenplay by | Gonzalo Maza Luis Ponce |
| Based on | XS: The Worst Size by Sergio Gómez |
| Produced by | Gustavo Valenzuela |
| Cinematography | Sebastián Moreno Ralf Oberti |
| Edited by | Marcelo Zamora |
| Music by | Nacho Mena |
Production company | JL Producciones de Cine y TV Ltda |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
| Budget | $300,000[1] |
XS: The Worst Size (Spanish: XS, la peor talla) is a 2003 Chilean comedy film directed by Jorge López Sotomayor and written by Gonzalo Maza & Luis Ponce.[2] It is based on the short story of the same name by Sergio Gómez.[3] It stars Benjamín Vicuña, Gonzalo Valenzuela and María Elena Swett.[4] It premiered on November 27, 2003, in Chilean theaters.[5]
The film started as a telefilm for the National Television series Cuentos Chilenos in 1999, but was later transformed into a theatrical feature film.[6]
Synopsis
[edit]Víctor is a teenager who, together with his group of classmates, represents the classic youngsters who stand out within the school. The messy and ticket-sellers, the prettiest and most exuberant whom everyone wants to conquer, her shy friend and 'El Maquina', a school bully, whom no one dares to contradict. The film shows how teenagers deal with their friends, peers and teachers, and the loneliness they face in the constant search for identity.[7]
Cast
[edit]The actors participating in this film are:[8][9]
- Benjamín Vicuña as Víctor Camus
- Gonzalo Valenzuela as 'El Máquina' Miranda
- Nicolás Saavedra as Jalil
- María Elena Swett as Pamela
- Florencia Romero as Conny
- Cristóbal Tapia-Montt as Viñuela
- Álvaro Uccelletti as Caneo
- Domingo Guzmán as Matías
- Malucha Pinto as Rebeca Chávez
- Sandra Arriagada as Norris Girl
- Jaime Capó as Inspector Peñaloza
- Otilio Castro as Teacher
- Sebastián Dahm as Victor's dad
- Felipe Hurtado as Gunther
- Juan Luis León as Viñuela's brother
- Diego López as Johanssen
- Víctor Mix as Morales goalkeeper
- Eduardo Banchieri as Student
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Auburn International Film Festival | Best Youth Film | XS: The Worst Size | Won | [7][10] |
| 2004 | Lebu International Film Festival | Audience Award - Best Chilean Film | Won | ||
| 2005 | Cuenca International Film Festival | Best Actor | Benjamín Vicuña | Won | [11][12] |
References
[edit]- ^ "CHILE Production Listings - December 15 2003". Screen. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Del director chileno Jorge López:Cine Club UACh Presentará "XS La Peor Talla" - Noticias UACh". 2023-07-26. Archived from the original on 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "XS la peor talla en la sala Alfredo pareja Diezcanseco". www.lahora.com.ec (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "[TVD Al Día] Cine Chileno: Aquellas películas que con el pasar de los años, casi quedan en el olvido". ForoMedios - Foro de televisión y medios. 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "PELÍCULAS CHILENAS "ESTRENADAS" POR AÑO: AÑOS 2001 A 2008" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Director de "XS, la peor talla" planea dirigir dos historias sobre mujeres". Cooperativa.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ a b "XS - La peor talla". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Reparto de XS - la peor talla (película 2003). Dirigida por Jorge López Sotomayor". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Reparto Completo de XS - la peor talla (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "XS Movie". www.jlproducciones.cl. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Festival de Cuenca premió filme del 2002". El Universo (in Spanish). 2005-05-20. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Dos nuevos premios para el cine chileno en el Festival de Cuenca". Benjamín Vicuña. 2005-05-30. Retrieved 2023-07-26.