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Section: Beyond the Childhood Horizon
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2022)
United States of America |
2022 |
96 min.
Set in El Paso, Texas in 1987, the story follows two Mexican-American teenagers, Aristotle "Ari" Mendoza and Dante Quintana, their friendship, and their struggles with racial and ethnic identity, sexuality, and family relationships. Based on the coming-of-age young adult novel by American author Benjamin Alire Sáenz.
| Country | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Year | 2022 |
| Duration | 96 min |
| Rating | 15 |
| Language | English |
| Subtitle | Czech |
| Directed by | Aitch Alberto |
| Screenplay | Aitch Alberto |
| Director of Photography | Akis Konstantakopoulos |
| Music | Isabella Summers |
| Contact | Blue Fox Entertainment |
Biography
Screenwriter and director from the USA. She has completed a number of study stays, film lab courses and residences. As a screenwriter, she's collaborated with HBO Max and AppleTV+. She has made several short films, e.g., Ode to Grandma (Ode to Abuela, 2017) and her feature debut drama Hara Kiri (2016).