What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSKAM Italia
Ludovico Bessegato · Series · 2018
If you loved SKAM Italia, start with SKAM (Julie Andem, 2015) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to SKAM Italia across media.
You connected with SKAM Italia because it captures the raw, messy, and deeply intimate process of navigating identity and first love.
Start with the source
The source
SKAM
Julie Andem · Series · 2015
Adaptation
SKAM France
Julie Andem · Series · 2018
Adaptation
DRUCK
Julie Andem · Series · 2018
Books on the same thread
Gomorrah
Roberto Saviano · Book · 2007
Explores: Mafia, Corruption, Crime.
If SKAM Italia hit, Gomorrah shares the thread.
Heartstopper, Vol. 1
Alice Oseman · Book
Shares a thread with SKAM Italia: first love.
Like the characters in SKAM Italia, Nick and Charlie navigate the authentic, vulnerable ups and downs of high school social dynamics while discovering their own identities and first love.
The Twilight Saga
Stephenie Meyer · Book
Explores: Supernatural Destiny, High School Drama, Protective Love.
If SKAM Italia hit, The Twilight Saga shares the thread.
Spinning
Tillie Walden · Book · 2017
Shares a thread with SKAM Italia: First Love.
This graphic memoir echoes the emotional honesty of SKAM Italia, focusing on the internal struggle of self-discovery and the life-changing impact of first love during formative teenage years.
Films on the same thread
Love, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
Shares 2 threads with SKAM Italia: First Love, Coming-of-Age Story.
Mirroring the digital-first intimacy of SKAM Italia, this story follows a teenager navigating the complications of coming out and falling for an anonymous classmate in the digital age.
Eighth Grade
Bo Burnham · Film · 2018
Explores: Adolescent Anxiety, Social Awkwardness, Self-Discovery.
If you appreciated the social media influence portrayed in SKAM Italia, you will recognize the authentic, anxiety-filled experience of growing up under the constant pressure of the digital age.
Call Me by Your Name
Film · 2017
Shares a thread with SKAM Italia: First love.
This film captures the same profound sense of self-discovery and intellectual awakening found in SKAM Italia, focusing on a transformative summer romance that alters a young man's life.
Moonlight
Barry Jenkins · Film · 2016
Shares a thread with SKAM Italia: first love.
Much like the character arcs in SKAM Italia, this story provides a tender, deeply personal exploration of identity and sexuality as a young man navigates his own journey.
Podcasts on the same thread
Cande Sanchez
Podcast
Explores: Love, Relationships, Heartbreak.
If SKAM Italia hit, Cande Sanchez shares the thread.
Illumina Show
Podcast
Explores: Humor, Satire, Italian Culture.
If SKAM Italia hit, Illumina Show shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is SKAM Italia a direct remake of the original Norwegian series?
Yes, SKAM Italia is a localized adaptation of the original 2015 Norwegian series SKAM. It follows the same narrative format, focusing on millennial experiences, emerging identities, and first love, while utilizing the signature storytelling style of incorporating texts, chats, and social media posts into the show.
Should I watch SKAM France or DRUCK if I enjoyed SKAM Italia?
If you enjoyed the format of SKAM Italia, you should watch SKAM France or DRUCK. These are both adaptations of the original 2015 SKAM series. They share the same core premise of documenting the lives of millennials as they navigate identity and relationships through social media and digital communication.
Does SKAM Italia use the same social media storytelling style as the original SKAM?
Yes, SKAM Italia maintains the unique storytelling style established by the original 2015 SKAM series. The narrative is told partly through texts, chats, and social media posts, which allows viewers to follow the characters as they experience first love and discover their emerging identities throughout the show.
How does SKAM Italia compare to other versions like SKAM France?
SKAM Italia, SKAM France, and DRUCK are all adaptations of the 2015 Norwegian series SKAM. Each version features millennial characters navigating first love and identity. While the settings differ, they all utilize the same signature storytelling structure involving social media posts, text messages, and digital chats to advance the plot.