''Fondi '91'' is a 2013

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set in

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, directed by

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and starring

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. It received mixed reviews from critics upon release.

Plot

''Fondi '91'' follows the lustful adventures of Anil and his Jersey-based high school soccer team's two week trip to the town of Fondi, Italy.

Reception

The ''

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'' called the film "A nice-looking coming-of-age film that doesn't quite get there." ''

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'' wrote a negative review: "A certain sensitivity and intelligence are required to deal with rape on film. Fondi '91 exhibits little of either, which is why it ends up being shocking, exploitative and profoundly infuriating." In a mixed review, ''

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'' wrote: "What starts out as a coming of age story from the point of view of four high school boys, each with their own varying levels of testosterone fueled sexual desire, quickly breaks down into a confused story of sexual assault, misguided guilt, and incredibly awkward and unbelievable sexual encounters. It’s a bit of a shame as well, since the first thirty minutes of ''Fondi ’91'' is actually a lot of fun."

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* 2013 films Films set in Italy 2010s coming-of-age drama films Canadian sports drama films Canadian coming-of-age drama films 2010s sports drama films 2010s Canadian films {{2010s-Canada-film-stub