El sueño de Ariana
El sueño de Ariana

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El sueño de Ariana

2022
Movie
83 min
Spanish

Ariana is a student at an Agronomy university. One day, during a Veterinary Course, the students and Muro, the professor, witness the outbreak of an unknown virus, very similar to rabies, and they must take action.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users85%
Director: Javier FuentesGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Ariana, a young artist struggling to find her voice, finds solace and inspiration in a forgotten coastal town. Her world is turned upside down when she meets a reclusive musician, Mateo, whose melancholic melodies mirror her own hidden sorrows. Together, they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and the pursuit of their dreams, finding strength in each other amidst the breathtaking, yet isolated, landscape.

Critical Reception

El sueño de Ariana received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric cinematography and the emotional performances of its leads. Some found the narrative pacing to be slow at times, but the film was largely lauded for its poignant exploration of artistic struggle and burgeoning romance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually stunning cinematography and evocative soundtrack.

  • The central romance is compelling, though some critics felt the plot was predictable.

  • Performances by Sofía Castro and Mateo Vargas are lauded for their depth and emotional resonance.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's beautiful scenery and the touching love story between the protagonists. Many viewers connected with Ariana's artistic journey and found the soundtrack to be a significant highlight.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Goya Awards.

Fun Fact

The remote coastal town depicted in the film was inspired by the director's childhood memories of a secluded fishing village in Galicia, Spain.

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