| Ari's Theme | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Ari's Theme is a 2024 Canadian documentary film, directed by Nathan Drillot and Jeff Lee Petry. 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.
The film premiered at the 2024 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. 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.
References
- 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
- Ari's Theme at IMDb
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