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. Based on the short story of the same name by Sergio Gómez, the film stars Benjamín Vicuña, Gonzalo Valenzuela and María Elena Swett. It premiered on November 27, 2003, in Chilean theaters.
The film started as a telefilm for the National Television series Cuentos Chilenos in 1999, but was later transformed into a theatrical feature film.
Synopsis 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.
Cast The actors participating in this film are:
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 YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.2003Auburn International Film FestivalBest Youth FilmXS: The Worst Size2004Lebu International Film FestivalAudience Award - Best Chilean Film2005Cuenca International Film FestivalBest ActorBenjamín Vicuña
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