Love & Mathematics (Spanish: Amor y matemáticas) is a 2022 Mexican comedy film directed by Claudia Sainte-Luce and written by Adriana Pelusi.[1] Starring Roberto Quijano.[2] It had its international premiere on September 10, 2022, at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Contemporary World Cinema section.[3][4]

Amor y matemáticas
Theatrical release poster
Directed byClaudia Sainte-Luce
Written byAdriana Pelusi
Produced byRenato Betancourt
Christian Kregel
Erick Peña
Adán Pérez
Lesslye Yin
StarringRoberto Quijano
CinematographyCarlos Correa
Edited byJulián Felipe Sarmiento López
Music byDan Zlotnik
Production
company
Jaqueca Films
Release date
  • 10 September 2022 (2022-09-10) (TIFF)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryMexico
LanguageSpanish

Synopsis

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Billy is a singer who was very successful in the past, he is currently married with a son, but he feels frustrated and immersed in a routine, until the arrival of an old fan.[5][6]

Cast

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The actors participating in this film are:[7][8]

  • Roberto Quijano as Billy
  • Diana Bovio as Mónica
  • Marco Alfonso Polo as Guerra
  • Homero Guerra

Release

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It had its international premiere on September 10, 2022, at the Toronto International Film Festival,[9][10] then it screened on November 6, 2022, at the Havana Film Festival, New York,[11] on March 10, 2023, at the 30th San Diego Latino Film Festival,[12] on April 13, 2023, at the 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival (opening film),[13][14] on April 15, 2023 at the San Francisco International Film Festival[15] and on June 3, 2023 at the 38th Guadalajara International Film Festival.[16]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2022 Havana Film Festival New York Best Actor Roberto Quijano Won [17]
2023 Göteborg Film Festival Best International Film Love & Mathematics Nominated [18][19]
San Francisco International Film Festival Cine Latino Jury Award Nominated [20][21]
Guadalajara International Film Festival Mezcal Award - Best Film Nominated [22]

References

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  1. ^ ""Amor y matemáticas", la crítica social de la mexicana Claudia Sainte-Luce". SWI swissinfo.ch (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  2. ^ "Roberto Quijano protagoniza Amor y matemáticas, cinta que compite en el TIFF". SinEmbargo MX (in Spanish). 2022-09-17. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  3. ^ "La película mexicana "Amor y matemáticas" llega al Festival de Toronto". El Heraldo de México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  4. ^ "Amor y matemáticas tendrá su premier mundial en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto". Sala Llena (in Spanish). 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  5. ^ "Brilla Claudia Sainte-Luce en Toronto con Amor y Matemáticas". encuadres.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  6. ^ "Amor y matemáticas Love & mathematics". Secretaría de Cultura/Sistema de Información Cultural (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  7. ^ Becerra, J. Alejandro (2022-09-15). "Amor y matemáticas (TIFF 2022): amor a la mexicana". Palomita de maíz (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  8. ^ "Amor y matemáticas (película 2022) - Tráiler. resumen, reparto y dónde ver. Dirigida por Claudia Sainte-Luce". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  9. ^ "Roberto Quijano comparte el drama de una ex estrella del pop en 'Amor y matemáticas'". Golden Globes (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  10. ^ "Llega el filme mexicano 'Amor y Matemáticas' al TIFF". www.reforma.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  11. ^ "Amor Y Matemáticas / Festival de Cine de La Habana en Nueva York 2022" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  12. ^ Longoria, Andreina (2023-03-13). "Amor Y Matemáticas se proyecta en San Diego Latino Film Festival". Asi es la Nota (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  13. ^ "El 39º Festival de Cine Latino de Chicago abre y cierra con dos películas dirigidas por mujeres: International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  14. ^ "Opening Night: Love and Mathematics / Noche de Apertura: Amor y matemáticas". clff39.eventive.org. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  15. ^ Chapman, Wilson (2023-03-22). "SFFilm Lineup Revealed: 'Stephen Curry: Underrated,' 'I'm a Virgo' to Open and Close Fest". IndieWire. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  16. ^ México, Froylan Escobar Lara | El Sol de. "Abre el FICG 2023 con Amor y Matemáticas, de Claudia Sainte-Luce". El Sol de México | Noticias, Deportes, Gossip, Columnas (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  17. ^ "Cuba gana premio a Mejor película en Festival de La Habana en Nueva York". OnCubaNews (in Spanish). 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  18. ^ "The winners at Göteborg Film Festival 2023". Göteborg Film Festival. 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  19. ^ Azad, Navid Nikkhah. "Göteborg Film Festival unveils winners for 2023 - Deed News". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  20. ^ "Films in Competition". SFFilm. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  21. ^ Mendoza, Mariecar (April 24, 2023). "SFFilm 2023 closes with Boots Riley's 'I'm a Virgo' shining a light on Oakland, creative freedom". Datebook. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  22. ^ "Todos los ganadores del 38 FICG, Festival Internacional del Cine en Guadalajara". EscribiendoCine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-13.
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