Ariel Escalante
DirectingAbout Ariel Escalante
Ariel Escalante (born 1984; San José) is a Costa Rican screenwriter, film editor and director. He edited Janaína Marqués's 2009 short Los minutos, las horas (The Minutes, the Hours) which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and Clermont-Ferrand, where it won the Special Jury Award, as well as Carlo Guillermo Proto's documentary El Huaso, which premiered at Guadalajara, Lima, Hot Docs, Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival and Quebec, where it won the Audience Award. The Sound of Things, Escalante's feature directorial debut, premiered at Mar del Plata, Biarritz, Panama, and Moscow, where it won the Kommersant Weekend Prize. The Sound of Things was selected as the sixth ever Costa Rican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film, but it was not nominated.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ariel Escalante reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ariel Escalante's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ariel Escalante remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Sound of Things, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ariel Escalante Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ariel Escalante's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ariel Escalante.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Lightning Falls Behind | Chofer Uber | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Sound of Things | Antonio | Average | Similar → |
Ariel Escalante - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ariel Escalante?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ariel Escalante is "The Sound of Things" with a rating of 5.7/10.
How many movies has Ariel Escalante acted in?
Ariel Escalante has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.