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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Directed by Aitch Alberto
United States
2022
96 mins

Resentful at the world, 15-year-old Aristotle Mendoza wants to blend in and be left alone, but the summer he meets free spirit Dante Quintana at the local swimming pool, everything changes.

Ari must decide if he is going to live in the world of infinite possibilities that Dante represents. At first, fear holds Aristotle hostage and he retreats into his lonely existence. But Ari soon realizes he can’t unsee the world through Dante’s eyes.

If only he would let go of the secrets he didn’t even know he was keeping and embrace the wonders of the universe.

  • Year
    2022
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Aitch Alberto
  • Cast
    Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria
  • Writer
    Aitch Alberto
  • Genre
    Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Theme
    LGBTQ, Latine, Directed by Women, Jordan Ressler First Feature Award

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