Ariel

Beautifully shot, compelling character story, with a backdrop of tantalizing Tango choreography.

From North America to Argentina, we follow the lives of siblings Davie and Diana, we learn how their family history come into question. Both brother and sister have their own views, wants they need to explore in Buenos Aries (Good Air), and we follow their individual journeys.

With a backdrop of Tango clubs as a source for revealing their true inner feelings, they explore their own identities and begin on an emotional rollercoaster ride. We learn of the 'disappeared' during Argentina's dictatorship of 1970-80s.

Alison Murray's direction, pulls out believable acting skills and superb detailed choreographic cinematography.

A visual/aural treat to watch/listen.

Ariel is a compelling story that needs to be told. Social justice against the backcloth of the allure of tango. Sibling relationships and the complexity of family ties. The role of multi-national corporations in the dirtier side of the government and dictatorship in Argentina. The juxtaposition of snowy cold Toronto and steamy Buenos Aires (and Montevideo, Uruguay ). The movie is captivating and engaging and the cinematography expansive. Allison has paid attention to all the details necessary to tie this story together. Very good job - a pandemic movie that defies the odds and comes out on top!

ARIEL is a unique film, combining the elements of dirty politics, family secrets and sensual dance. Great attention is paid to details, such as the clothing and attitude of the silver foxes in the tango clubs and the intimate & sometimes combative relationship between the young adult brother and sister at the centre of the story. The music, dance and architecture of Argentina are lovingly presented. As the brother and sister peel back the layers of the family mystery, the audience is riveted until the inevitable resolution. Notwithstanding the ugly historical political reality, the heart of the characters ultimately shines through.

Ariel is a beautiful, moving film about family, the history of a country, and the power of dance. The film is beautifully shot and features great performances. I highly recommend it, specially being from Argentina myself.

Here are some specific things I liked about the movie:

The cinematography and camera work was stunning.

The performances by the cast were all great.

The dance scenes were incredibly well-choreographed.

Overall, I really enjoyed Ariel. It's a beautiful, moving, and well-made film. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves family dramas, dance movies, or movies about Argentina.

Director Alison Murray is to be lauded for highlighting the horrors wrought by the brutal military dictatorship in Argentina from 1976 to 1983. Tragically, to this day, the impact of the dictatorship continues to reverberate for families. Outside of Argentina, too few know about this period in the country's past. It is important to those impacted that the story is not lost over time. The Director relates the story with sensitivity, relationships are layered and the culture of tango which provides the backdrop for much the story feels gritty and authentic. For anyone who has ever visited Buenos Aires, the film creates a sense of revisiting the city. The cinematography and musical score are beautiful.