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.
Ariel Escalante Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ariel Escalante reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ariel Escalante's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 0% of Ariel Escalante's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Sound of Things, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ariel Escalante Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ariel Escalante's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ariel Escalante has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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.