Ari's Theme is a 2024 Canadian documentary film, directed by Nathan Drillot and Jeff Lee Petry.[1] The film profiles Ari Kinarthy, a Canadian composer suffering from type-2 spinal muscular atrophy, as he endeavours to create an epic musical composition that will serve as his artistic legacy.[2]
| Ari's Theme | |
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| Directed by | Nathan Drillot Jeff Lee Petry |
| Written by | Nathan Drillot Jeff Lee Petry Ari Kinarthy |
| Produced by | Nathan Drillot Jeff Lee Petry |
| Starring | Ari Kinarthy |
| Cinematography | Nathan Drillot Jeff Lee Petry Kaayla Whachell |
| Edited by | Graham Fortin Benjamin Schuetze |
| Music by | Ari Kinarthy |
Production company | Salazar Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film premiered at the 2024 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.[3] It was subsequently screened as the opening film of the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival, in a special event with members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performing the film's score live in the theatre.[4]
References
edit- ^ Susan G. Cole, "Ari’s Theme Review: Interrupted Melody". Point of View, April 30, 2024.
- ^ Melanie Goodfellow, "BAFTA-Winning ‘Broadchurch’ Composer Ólafur Arnalds To Exec Produce Hot Doc Title ‘Ari’s Theme’ + Trailer". Deadline Hollywood, April 26, 2024.
- ^ Jennie Punter, "Hot Docs Lineup: ‘Luther: Never Too Much’ to Open Toronto Nonfiction Fest Amid Mass Programmer Exit". Variety, March 26, 2024.
- ^ Janet Smith, "Vancouver International Film Festival reveals full program, opening with live-accompanied Ari's Theme". Stir, August 28, 2024.
External links
edit- Ari's Theme at IMDb
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