Love & Mathematics (Spanish: Amor y matemáticas) is a 2022 Mexican comedy film directed by Claudia Sainte-Luce and written by Adriana Pelusi.[1] Starring Roberto Quijano.[2] It had its international premiere on September 10, 2022, at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Contemporary World Cinema section.[3][4]
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Claudia Sainte-Luce |
| Written by | Adriana Pelusi |
| Produced by | Renato Betancourt Christian Kregel Erick Peña Adán Pérez Lesslye Yin |
| Starring | Roberto Quijano |
| Cinematography | Carlos Correa |
| Edited by | Julián Felipe Sarmiento López |
| Music by | Dan Zlotnik |
Production company | Jaqueca Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
editBilly is a singer who was very successful in the past, he is currently married with a son, but he feels frustrated and immersed in a routine, until the arrival of an old fan.[5][6]
Cast
editThe actors participating in this film are:[7][8]
- Roberto Quijano as Billy
- Diana Bovio as Mónica
- Marco Alfonso Polo as Guerra
- Homero Guerra
Release
editIt had its international premiere on September 10, 2022, at the Toronto International Film Festival,[9][10] then it screened on November 6, 2022, at the Havana Film Festival, New York,[11] on March 10, 2023, at the 30th San Diego Latino Film Festival,[12] on April 13, 2023, at the 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival (opening film),[13][14] on April 15, 2023 at the San Francisco International Film Festival[15] and on June 3, 2023 at the 38th Guadalajara International Film Festival.[16]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Havana Film Festival New York | Best Actor | Roberto Quijano | Won | [17] |
| 2023 | Göteborg Film Festival | Best International Film | Love & Mathematics | Nominated | [18][19] |
| San Francisco International Film Festival | Cine Latino Jury Award | Nominated | [20][21] | ||
| Guadalajara International Film Festival | Mezcal Award - Best Film | Nominated | [22] |
References
edit- ^ ""Amor y matemáticas", la crítica social de la mexicana Claudia Sainte-Luce". SWI swissinfo.ch (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Roberto Quijano protagoniza Amor y matemáticas, cinta que compite en el TIFF". SinEmbargo MX (in Spanish). 2022-09-17. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "La película mexicana "Amor y matemáticas" llega al Festival de Toronto". El Heraldo de México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Amor y matemáticas tendrá su premier mundial en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto". Sala Llena (in Spanish). 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Brilla Claudia Sainte-Luce en Toronto con Amor y Matemáticas". encuadres.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Amor y matemáticas Love & mathematics". Secretaría de Cultura/Sistema de Información Cultural (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Becerra, J. Alejandro (2022-09-15). "Amor y matemáticas (TIFF 2022): amor a la mexicana". Palomita de maíz (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Amor y matemáticas (película 2022) - Tráiler. resumen, reparto y dónde ver. Dirigida por Claudia Sainte-Luce". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Roberto Quijano comparte el drama de una ex estrella del pop en 'Amor y matemáticas'". Golden Globes (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Llega el filme mexicano 'Amor y Matemáticas' al TIFF". www.reforma.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "Amor Y Matemáticas / Festival de Cine de La Habana en Nueva York 2022" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Longoria, Andreina (2023-03-13). "Amor Y Matemáticas se proyecta en San Diego Latino Film Festival". Asi es la Nota (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "El 39º Festival de Cine Latino de Chicago abre y cierra con dos películas dirigidas por mujeres: International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "Opening Night: Love and Mathematics / Noche de Apertura: Amor y matemáticas". clff39.eventive.org. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ Chapman, Wilson (2023-03-22). "SFFilm Lineup Revealed: 'Stephen Curry: Underrated,' 'I'm a Virgo' to Open and Close Fest". IndieWire. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ México, Froylan Escobar Lara | El Sol de. "Abre el FICG 2023 con Amor y Matemáticas, de Claudia Sainte-Luce". El Sol de México | Noticias, Deportes, Gossip, Columnas (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Cuba gana premio a Mejor película en Festival de La Habana en Nueva York". OnCubaNews (in Spanish). 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "The winners at Göteborg Film Festival 2023". Göteborg Film Festival. 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Azad, Navid Nikkhah. "Göteborg Film Festival unveils winners for 2023 - Deed News". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "Films in Competition". SFFilm. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ Mendoza, Mariecar (April 24, 2023). "SFFilm 2023 closes with Boots Riley's 'I'm a Virgo' shining a light on Oakland, creative freedom". Datebook. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ "Todos los ganadores del 38 FICG, Festival Internacional del Cine en Guadalajara". EscribiendoCine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-13.