My Sister's Quinceañera
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| Directed by | Aaron Douglas Johnston |
| Cinematography | Hayo van Gemert |
| Music by | Juho Nurmela and Alekos Vuskovic[2] |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
My Sister's Quinceañera is a 2013 documentary-drama by director Aaron Douglas Johnston. It is a rural coming-of-age drama about circumstances, American aspirations, and the effect of family ties.[3] The film stars Elizabeth Agapito, Becky Garcia, and Josefina Garcia.
The film premiered at the 2013 International Film Festival Rotterdam.[1]
Plot
[edit]Made with Mexican-American residents of Iowa with no prior acting experience, My Sister's Quinceañera tells the fictional story of one family's experience living in small town America. Big brother Silas is the involuntary man of the house. He does his best to take care of his five siblings and help his single mother as the family prepares for his sister's fifteenth birthday, but he dreams of leaving Muscatine and starting a new life for himself.
Critical reception
[edit]The Hollywood Reporter says "audiences will warm to the vivid characters."[4]
Rotterdam Film Festival's Movie Mezzanine says the film "is what real indie film looks like. Made for pennies on the dollar with a cast of non-actors, it's a small, quiet, but effective slice of life."[5]
Film Pulse says the film "delivers a simple, honest, and watchable 70 minute immersion into a subject that's rarely given the attention it deserves. Johnston's quiet and careful eye makes this enjoyable for anyone who favors modesty and simplicity over showiness and overburdened storylines."[6]
Awards
[edit]2014 Independent Spirit Awards – Someone to Watch Award (Nominated)[7][8]
2013 International Film Festival Rotterdam – Official Selection[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Daily Tiger #5 (English)". Issuu. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ Inc, DreamStar Film and Music (2013-06-18), Below the Line Directors' Series "My Sister's Quinceañera" Director Aaron Douglas Johnston; Producer/Interviewer MA Skweres, retrieved 2017-09-20
{{citation}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "My Sister's Quinceañera". americanfilmshowcase.com. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ^ "My Sister's Quinceanera: LAFF Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ^ "LAFF Review: My Sister's Quinceañera | Movie Mezzanine". moviemezzanine.com. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 2017-09-28.
- ^ "LA Film Fest 2013: 'My Sister's Quinceañera' Review | Film Pulse". Film Pulse. 2013-06-21. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
- ^ "THE 29th ANNUAL FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED | Film Independent Press Center". www.filmindependent.org. Archived from the original on 2017-03-13. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ^ "Spirit Awards Nominees Are Announced! Excitement Ensues – Film Independent". Film Independent. 2013-11-26. Retrieved 2017-09-17.