YOUTH IN REVOLT .World Cinema

This coming-of-age comedy pulls a fresh and outrageous stamp on a tale of adolescent obsession and rebellion. Starring Michael Cera (SUPERBAD, the Oscar-winning JUNO) and based on the acclaimed novel by CD. Payne, YOUTH IN REVOLT is the story of Nick Twisp a distinctively affable teen with a taste for the finer things in life, including Sinatra and Fellini-who falls hopelessly in love with the beautiful, free-spirited Sheeni Saunders (Porlia Doubleday) while on a family vocation. But family, geography and jealous ex-lovers conspire lo keep these two aparl. Encouraged by Sheeni, Nick abandons his dull, predictable life and develops a rebellious oiler ego: Francois. With his ascot, his moustache and his cigarette, Francois will stop at nothing to be with Sheeni, which leads Nick Twisp on a path of destruction with unpredictable and uproarious consequences.

Details

Country: USA

Year: 2009

Director: Miguel Arteta

Producer: David Permut

Directors of Photography: Chuy Chavez, Joe Meade

Editor: Andy Keir

Cast/Featuring: Michael Cera (Nick Twisp/Francois), Portia Doubleday (Sheeni Saunders), Jean Smart (Estelle Twisp), Zach Galifianakis (Jerry), Erik Knudsen (Lefty)

Running Time (minutes): 90 min

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