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Alexis Dos Santos

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Alexis Dos Santos is an Argentine filmmaker known for his distinctive approach to storytelling and an emphasis on youthful characters and coming-of-age themes. He first gained international attention with his 2006 debut feature film, "Glue," which depicts a boy's adolescence in a small town in Patagonia. The film was well-received in the festival circuit and showcased Dos Santos' unique style of blending narrative with a documentary feel. His second film, "Unmade Beds" (2009), continued to explore themes of youth and identity, following the lives of young expatriates in London. "Unmade Beds" earned praise for its vibrant cinematography and engaging storytelling, cementing Dos Santos' reputation as a promising independent filmmaker.

Films

Unmade Beds

Unmade Beds

By Alexis Dos Santos

2008 | 96 min | Love & Sex

Axl arrives in the UK to look for his long-lost father and instead is adopted by the bohemian Mike and Hannah who introduce him to gigs in English pubs and free spirit living. Vera is a French heartbreaker who strikes up a charming romance with X Ray Man until a failed meeting sets her on a quest to recapture traces of time they spent together by taking Polaroids. Soundtracked with infectious indie pop tunes and imaginatively using montage and cinematography to evoke the rush and excitement of ...

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