United States / Jul 20, 2024 / NR / Official Selection Los Angeles Short International Film Festival
A sentient piñata embarks on a journey to discover its purpose.
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In a charming party store, a remarkable piñata named Alejandro, crafted with love by an elderly artisan, longs to find his purpose. Seated in the store's window, Alejandro is repeatedly passed over by customers, deemed too expensive. One day, a man enters and buys him, leading to an unfamiliar celebration where a little girl unwittingly becomes his executioner. Amidst the joy, Alejandro meets his fate with courage, shattering into candy and dreams. "Alejandro!” is a wordless, poignant tale exploring identity, acceptance, and the unpredictable path of life, leaving audiences with a profound appreciation for the beauty and fragility of existence.
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Alejandro! |
| Original language | EN |
| Status | Released |
| Official site | alejandro.film |
| Release date | 20 luglio 2024 |
| Production | Christopher A. Brown, Val Florez |
| Writer | Christopher A. Brown |
| Editing | Christopher A. Brown |
| Cinematography | Jordan Schulz, Nicholas Luna, Nicholas Carey, Brandon Yavas |
| Assistant directors | Richard Winkeller, Christopher A. Brown |
| Camera operators | Jordan Schulz, Nicholas Luna, Nicholas Carey, Brandon Yavas |
| Additional photography | Jordan Schulz, Nicholas Luna, Nicholas Carey, Brandon Yavas |
| Production design | Mia Delphina, Sam Lulloff |
| Art direction | Sam Lulloff, Mia Delphina |
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| Set decoration | Mia Delphina, Sam Lulloff |
| Music | Brian Sloss, Rayana Villaplando |
| Sound | Brian Sloss, Rayana Villaplando |
| Budget | 5000 € |
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