Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe movie storyline. Set in El Paso, Texas in 1987, the novel 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. The film was based of the coming-of-age young adult novel by American author Benjamin Alire Sáenz.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an American coming-of-age drama film directed by Aitch Alberto and starring Luna Blaise, Veronica Falcón, Eva Longoria, Marlene Forte, Kevin Alejandro, Eugenio Derbez, Isabella Gomez, Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, Juliocesar Chavez, Melissa Macedo. The screenplay was written by Aitch Alberto and Benjamin Alire Sáenz.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2023)
Directed by: Aitch Alberto
Starring: Luna Blaise, Veronica Falcón, Eva Longoria, Marlene Forte, Kevin Alejandro, Eugenio Derbez, Isabella Gomez, Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, Juliocesar Chavez, Melissa Macedo
Screenplay by: Aitch Alberto, Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Production Design by: Denise Hudson
Cinematography by: Akis Konstantakopoulos
Film Editing by: Stefanie Visser, Harry Yoon
Costume Design by: Donna Lisa
Set Decoration by: Lisa Bazadona
Art Direction by: Madie Hays
Music by: Isabella Summers
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some strong violence, strong language, sexual material, teen drug/alcohol use, thematic elements and smoking.
Distributed by: Blue Fox Entertainment
Release Date: September 8, 2023
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