My Best Friend: A Gay Short Film

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5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes all the answers are right in front of us.
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Inspired by: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Cast:
Ari - Colin McCalla (@jcmccalla) jcmccalla?...
Dante - Daniel Rivera - @itsdannysinsta
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Crew:
Director, cinematographer & editor - Maximilien Blanc
Writer & Producer - Daniel Rivera
Sound and Production -Alfonso Casares (@ponchitomc)
Music:
"After Rain" by Dermot Kennedy
Tags: gay, short film, Aristotle, Dante, secrets, universe, love, coming out, queer

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@markiworthington6658 5 жыл бұрын

Am a straight boy, no, not bisexual or wondering what I might be but this movie had me in tears ! Beautiful and emotional........one of my best friends, yes, a guy from the good old school days was gay. He only told me when we were 18 and he has suffered more than I would want anyone to suffer because he is " GAY. " The mocking, the attacking, the lies, the hiding, the abuse, the total rejection by some of his family members and mine, mind you. Steve I will love you forever, no matter what happen.......you are a legend and my idol !!!

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your openness with this comment. You are loved and i hope your friend knows that too. In this world, maybe more than ever, it is important to show kindness and love. There is a community out there and online that will accept you!

@eugenefrankmd5433 5 жыл бұрын

Marki know this: to refer to your self as anything but "healthy" does a disservice to your quality of being: 'straight', 'gay', 'bi', or whatever, is an artificial construct created by Hans-Ebbing in the 1850's: never before had such choice of libidous object been qualified. Fifth to third C Ancient Greece did not have a name for same-sex attraction, it just 'was'. The need of contemporary society to qualify expressions of individuality into categories flows from the fragmentation of society in tribal groups, seeking security by 'sameness'. To exist, as a personality, among diverse groups, whether it be religion, gender, nationality, or libidinous attraction, is the definition of strength in a personality. Settle down, irrespective of the gender, have ki=ds, love them, teach them the purity and strength of persoanlity that your possess. Let me know when, and I will send a gift to your humanity...Bisous.

@sj4951 5 жыл бұрын

marki worthington the end is beautiful to read. You're a great friend:)

@Thursdayization 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your testimony. Your story had me in tears. Your friend Steve is a lucky man foer having an understanding and accepting person like you,. Thanks for your existence Mark

@johnamstutz 5 жыл бұрын

❤️

@TheOtherOne7isBlueMaid 5 жыл бұрын

The midnight gays are all here. Faster than the speed of light

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

The Other One7 This comment made me laugh so hard! I love the midnight gays!!! 😂😂

@yeetisthefetus1588 5 жыл бұрын

YES I AM HERE!!

@donavanlambert5669 5 жыл бұрын

Dead💀

@royaledehomme87 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@malharsavale5795 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, it's 2:25 am and I guess its time!

@tvmasterc 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I had told my best friend I loved him before he died. Miss you David!

@maxissad5823 5 жыл бұрын

Bradley Morton im sorry for your loss ❤️

@collinsje5 5 жыл бұрын

If he was your best friend, he knew without you saying a word.

@gottaflyua9746 5 жыл бұрын

@@collinsje5 Truer words were never spoken!

@nyalpiers7203 5 жыл бұрын

Im sorry

@MTMikauZ 5 жыл бұрын

Bradley Morton, I believe your best friend knows that you did and still do love him. I'm sorry for your loss, virtual hugs 💛

@gabby5919 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone else here watching gay stuff all night even tho you have stuff to do tomorrow because same

@kajsarumenius7397 4 жыл бұрын

@@lidiatertiuc732 I swear we are all living the same life

@deleted2423 4 жыл бұрын

Dang I just realized I have a bunch to do tomorrow

@tylerl4768 3 жыл бұрын

Yea were ab 6 weeks into school and I’m already 6 weeks behind

@kevkev1420 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@MallTabFilmsVlogs 3 жыл бұрын

@spicyspacespongeoop4889 5 жыл бұрын

I pulled an all nighter to watch gay stuff.on a school night.

@leewhite2164 5 жыл бұрын

Colourful World that’s me every day mate.😂😂

@angivee9381 5 жыл бұрын

i do that every night. i dedicated a whole yt channel to it, so my friends and family don't see gay stuff everywhere in my recommended when they wanna show me something on yt

@bluenickerson9046 5 жыл бұрын

Lana Del Chalamet ARE YOU ACTUALLY ME‽! That’s what this channel is for I’m-

@yun-pg8cr 5 жыл бұрын

I’m doing the same, but get some sleep tho 💖

@maxissad5823 5 жыл бұрын

Oof I relate, gay short movies are amazing

@MrTxnok 4 жыл бұрын

I had a strong crush on my best friend (straight) in high school. Mark died in 1994 unexpectedly....I can hear him laugh like he is sitting here with me. We got to talk for a 3 hour phone call exactly 1 month before he died....God I miss him.

@dino91001 3 жыл бұрын

i’m so sorry to hear that man. hope you’re doing okay

@name-lp3oo 3 жыл бұрын

Im sooo sorry 🥺🥺😭

@pancake1404 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss ❤️

@garyclark9807 Жыл бұрын

I had a friend who was killed. He was a student at west point. We talked a lot, lost track of him when he went to westpoint. His name was Mark and was shot by his stepdad. So sad. Such a good guy too.

@user-vb8iq1bs2v 3 ай бұрын

Why he died?

@jeffcampbell1555 5 жыл бұрын

For decades writers and film makers have been treating gay stories as tragedies, as if universal forces and the scorn of society preordain that gays must suffer. Things are finally changing, and here is this remarkably mature work in which the characters have the agency to make their own destiny. I love it...like water in the desert.

@ScorpioMojo 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Brokeback Mountain made me cry and I swore that I'd never watch another depressing downer of a gay themed movie again

@jeffcampbell1555 5 жыл бұрын

@@ScorpioMojo For all it's excellent qualities, BM wounded me like a knife, and I still cringe when I think of Jack Twist getting beaten to death by guys he hoped to have sex with. Holy shit!

@JassminaVellucci 5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Campbell Still way more work to be done.

@captainnemo9742 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. The sooner we have gay characters on film and TV whose angst and troubles don't stem from their being gay is when real progress will be made.

@jeffcampbell1555 5 жыл бұрын

@@captainnemo9742 Yes, brilliant! Doomed gay characters are, at this point, cliched and lazy writing. Gays can join with blacks, Jews, Latinos, Muslims and other stereotyped people in pointing out "yeah, I'm ________, and that's the LEAST interesting thing about me!"

@Abstract_flow 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful finally no one with AIDS, in a car accident or some form of tragic death....great video👍🏼💖

@superash4u578 5 жыл бұрын

yes right thank goodness

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's important to me to have stories of all kinds and this one is about two friends in love!

@finnevitable 5 жыл бұрын

If you like things like that, you should watch "safe and sound". I really appreciate this movie, it's awesome and it's cute. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbmKaJiUzbGYiX0.html Here's the link to safe and sound. It's godamn adorable Have a nice gay I meant day

@dinambrose361 5 жыл бұрын

BMTH

@Abstract_flow 5 жыл бұрын

Jo 🏳️‍🌈 I actually did watch safe and sound... I did love that short film as well. Thanks for the recommendation tho much appreciated ☺️💖👍🏼

@shabaapo2893 5 жыл бұрын

If they had not kissed, i think I might have just died.. Soooo much tension.. Love love it

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

peace hope Thank you so much for watching!! 🥰

@donlhin 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Was rooting for them the whole time! I would've been disappointed if they hadn't kissed! 💕👏😎👍

@hciapayroll6725 5 жыл бұрын

What you doing...?!! I don't know......then 💋... wow present kiss

@rapelangmakofa4428 Жыл бұрын

A peck😭😭

@sallyhu5028 3 жыл бұрын

Thankfully, I don't have Covid. Instead, I have gay film obsession. No cure for it. :)

@SincerelyPearlM 3 жыл бұрын

Me too and i am a straight woman😶

@judishannon-irizarry9543 3 жыл бұрын

@@SincerelyPearlM same! I’m glad I’m not the only one. I can’t explain it, but I do.

@SkzJessy 3 жыл бұрын

Phew so it's normal 😅

@superash4u578 5 жыл бұрын

Ah, nothing better than LGBTQ+ Short films, movies, books, tv shows, and fanfictions, poetry as well, music songs. It just feels like a breath of fresh air to have this representation.

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

I am so happy you feel that way! We need more diverse stories!

@superash4u578 5 жыл бұрын

@@itsDanielRivera thank you for replying!we certainly do! I hope to give more representation in the future with my work!

@chanodyaweerasinghe8788 3 жыл бұрын

True

@friendship9904 8 ай бұрын

@@superash4u578there's some good LGBTQ movies I do enjoy but there's some I didn't enjoy even reading books same but a lot of gay movies r done by staright guys and I really think they good actors

@izzyjones7599 3 жыл бұрын

This 17 minute long short has more character development than most movies

@wandererswanderingdaughter1756 Жыл бұрын

All these short films made me realize that falling in love with our straight best friends is a unifying queer experience. Love all of us bonding over the pain

@someoneout-there2165 Жыл бұрын

I'll never forget my best friend in high school. I came out to him, and he had no knee jerk reaction, he just said he cared about me no matter what. Then months later, we shared a room for a competition we were in. He took a shower first thing and came out with just a towel on and walked up to me and said, "what do you think?". Haha .. he was my best friend and it scared the living daylights out of me because I secretly wanted to be with him so bad but didn't take the risk for fear afterwards he would no longer want to be near me. Yeah, these situations are complex and probably most gay guys have experienced something similar at some point in their lives.

@traderoex1 6 ай бұрын

In love with my best friend. He's much younger than me but we came into each other's life at the right time. I ordered an Uber to take me to Mass. He showed up and my life hasn't been the same since. It's takes a real man to be strong and compassionate. I came out to him very early in our friendship. I wanted no secrets. He told me to be me. The first time we went out, he showed up in a magnificent Black SUV. I felt like Cinderella finally making it to the ball. When I left his car to go back into my house, I heard his truck door close. I could see him out of the corner of my eye. He came around to the passenger side to watch me make it inside the door. I could hear tell me goodnight. I waved but couldn't turn around. I would have lost it if I did. I crawled up the stairs to my room and cried. He had me hooked.

@helle679 5 жыл бұрын

they look nothing like I imagined Ari and Dante and yet they are an absolutley perfect fit. loved the short, wish it was a whole movie.

@seedeeseedees 5 жыл бұрын

I'm gay and I had a straight best friend. Our relationship was almost like this. He moved to another city for work. This film reminded me the time I spent with him. I already sent him the link. Thank you so much for uploading this sweet movie.

@santepositive7649 5 жыл бұрын

Gay too

@misourbash9643 5 жыл бұрын

@@santepositive7649 what was the response, pls tell us :)

@santepositive7649 5 жыл бұрын

@@misourbash9643 +7(911)5804522 Whatsapp 😏

@demariyabaker2846 5 жыл бұрын

Somenath Bhattacharjee gay too

@abishek1656 5 жыл бұрын

@@yogimogaveera2798 hi . I am gay

@paulhousbeymakeup 4 жыл бұрын

You know he’s the right person for you when he wipes your tears away 😭❤️

@user-vu3ct4gf1e 4 жыл бұрын

💔🐒🦁

@purplepige0n. 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-vu3ct4gf1e wtf

@purplepige0n. 3 жыл бұрын

@@javanzi2183 why “💔🐒🦁”???? it has nothing to do with the comment like wtf

@purplepige0n. 3 жыл бұрын

@@javanzi2183 no wtf im just confused by people who comment animals under a video like huh

@bancymunene2960 4 жыл бұрын

I can't believe that when most people say their first kiss was with their best friend mine is with my cat

@ANewKindOfEmo 4 жыл бұрын

My first kiss was with a guy I now hate so no hate to you

@freak6588 4 жыл бұрын

I never really had my first kiss, just a kiss while playing truth or dare with some friends, the one i kissed is my male friend and we're more like siblings and the kiss lasted like a second so🤷🏻‍♀️😂but i don't mind bc for me love isn't really something important so

@jerrymiller3320 4 жыл бұрын

sorry bout your luck

@carlosio5 4 жыл бұрын

Sooo......how did the cat feel about that first kiss?? :--)>

@maheshmaheswari4002 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@luniversbrahma1563 2 жыл бұрын

Caught my brother watching this 2 years ago, now he is a gay proud man with his supportive family, and that’s gay

@OumyNeferti 5 жыл бұрын

I am transgender woman that is exclusively attracted to men (heterosexual). But for some reason I am madly in love with gay men love. Men, when they allow themselves to lower their guards, to become vulnerable and tender towards each other, magic happens.

@mikedavidz6161 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ..

@pepinocabron 2 жыл бұрын

You gay

@mikedavidz6161 2 жыл бұрын

@@pepinocabron 🤫🕴️🌈

@HumanSagaVault 2 жыл бұрын

wait im genuinely curious, when you say transgender woman, you are originally a boy transitioned to a girl right?

@Art-rx6qz 2 жыл бұрын

@@HumanSagaVault Yes she is. I don't know why I'm here but finding my sexuality. I've always been identified myself as straight. I have almost 9 years crush and still counting, she is a girl, but ever since I feel I'm different. I wish I could have someone to help me.

@kjw1856 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been madly in love with my best friend for the last 28 years. Friends grow old together too!

@gaysonderulo5411 5 жыл бұрын

The logical, actor side of me: these moments of tension where one stares at the other (who usually has their neck exposed to symbolise vulnerability) are essential for setting the scene and building tension. Very well crafted! The gay side of me: hnnnnnng kiss hims necc

@bcbock 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, editing is something so many of these shorts get wrong.

@billycarroll9153 5 жыл бұрын

This was brilliant in it's subtlety. The acting incredibly natural and convincing. I didn't want it to end. BRAVO !!!

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

You’re the best Billy! Thank you so much for your comment!

@birb3270 5 жыл бұрын

I knew this reminded me of something, and of course it was Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

@greatperhaps3672 5 жыл бұрын

Love that book. Know any site to download the audiobook? I really wan it bad

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

The book is an incredible piece of love and hope!!

@bellakojulio 5 жыл бұрын

A Classic.

@jeffweaver-white5772 5 жыл бұрын

Alex that is such an amazing book! I am a librarian and recommend it to students all the time!

@Bran.S4004 5 жыл бұрын

I knew it!! I had a feeling the whole time ever since he started talking about his brother.

@hanensoltanii 4 жыл бұрын

I had a friend a gay guy back in high school ... They once wanted to hit him in the toilets ... I heard them talking so I just made one of our great teachers (Man) see them while preparing themselves to do their dirty plan ,thank god the teacher saw everything and my friend was all safe ... I miss u man I will never forget u . He is now gone 😭 If time goes back I'll do the same for u 💟

@thomasepps405 3 жыл бұрын

Sad for your lose

@doesitmatter6217 5 жыл бұрын

Its midnight here and I am on gay movie marathons inside my blanket (my happy place )

@benjaminomogo8665 5 жыл бұрын

Im on my way 😊😊

@pakana4976 4 жыл бұрын

The beauty of true friendship when you know its the inner you/soul that they love and appreciate and that person believes you are the universe. This is when you know you are alive.

@juancarlos9592 4 жыл бұрын

It's almost 4 am and I am watching this. My best friend and I loved each other. We both knew it but neither was strong enough to say it. He asked me to be the best man at his wedding......I accepted......it was the worse day in my life.....but I did it because I knew he was suffering too. .....we stay in touch and call each other all the time. I often think of "What if?" But life goes on...... when we talk on the phone before we hang up we always say I LOVE YOU. We call each other every week....

@juliancoulden1753 4 жыл бұрын

That’s tragic. Is there no way back?

@juancarlos9592 4 жыл бұрын

@@juliancoulden1753 Hi Julian. No there is no way back he has 3 kids and I will not get in the way. When we talk he always says I Love You......and I know he means it.

@juliancoulden1753 4 жыл бұрын

You are a good man. I would do the same. But the sacrifice is huge. And it takes enormous strength of character to do what you have done.

@juancarlos9592 4 жыл бұрын

@@juliancoulden1753 Thank you for your kind words. At the time I though I was being foolish. But I can't go back and fix it so I moved on and never gave up on the hope that someday the right one will come along

@juliancoulden1753 4 жыл бұрын

Once you have let go, and mentally you are ready to move on, something changes in your body and mind. Unconsciously you start to signal that you aren’t a closed shop, and that you are open to the possibilities of life. I discovered this about myself.

@milacanse7620 2 ай бұрын

I really like those kind of movies, nothing else,but emotions and good chemistry...real love and attraction! It's pure and genuine,nothing beats movies that show emotions with not much words! Great job!❤️

@afgzee2011 5 жыл бұрын

Right from the beginning this reminded me of something. Right until the end. I remember my friend kissing me in my back garden at night while we were looking at the skies. It was so awkward I moved away coz I didn't feel comfortable with myself at the time. But I regret it now.

@monsegeek 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you were just too young, I don't know. But it's okay to regret certain things; it proves that we have changed and evolved. If you only knew how many things I regret.

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

afgzee Thank you so much for sharing that and for finding something in this film that you connected with...as a storyteller that’s all I want! You’re incredible never forget that!

@MarcusLeepapi 5 жыл бұрын

Nice and cool...I like this video as well....

@afgzee2011 5 жыл бұрын

@@monsegeek I was young in my mind I guess I was 18 as all 18 year old were. We had the most amazing friendship but after that night it was never the same again, onlyclz I wasn't comfortable with myself and he must have felt so awkward thinking about what I would have thought of him. It's sad but in 25 now and grown up a lot.

@monsegeek 5 жыл бұрын

@@afgzee2011 Yeah, of course the relationship would change, he must have felt rejected after that. It might seem sad, but you grew up and learned from the situation. And that's a very good thing.

@sputnik9453 3 жыл бұрын

I first saw this film 3 months ago and finished watching it again. It's even more moving the 2nd time cause it brought up memories of a 12 yr. friendship with a str8 best friend I had 40 yrs. ago. Yes, I'm a 67 yr. old gay man but the 2 of us had the same intense bond that these 2 did in the film. There's nothing like it. It's a pure and beautiful love between 2 males.

@shivshukla4394 4 жыл бұрын

I loved how Dante described heaven. The birds sing louder when you're happy and when you hurt they cry with you 🙂 that really got me overwhelmed ! Thank you for this beautiful movie

@larsonrose8765 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best short gay films I've ever seen. I felt the tension and all the holding back! Good work Daniel. More of you two 💕

@itsmejimmuelalfeche935 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah💛

@johnsonking3516 5 жыл бұрын

@OneRandomVictory 5 жыл бұрын

I love shorts like this. It makes me miss all the late night conversations that meant anything with friends.

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Midnight conversations with friends that you love are always the best!

@ayoubben2018 5 жыл бұрын

And when u dont have friends :)

@Nellaines Жыл бұрын

@@ayoubben2018 you can always get new friends yk

@AreyJones 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent dialogue driven story! Their friendship is totally believable. Great chemistry between the characters. Beautiful actors. They love and care about each other as best friends and maybe that love will grow into more than best friends. Their one kiss is beautiful! Daniel, you are a good story teller.

@abishek1656 5 жыл бұрын

Hi . I am gay

@mauricegillespie704 5 жыл бұрын

This was such a great piece of work. From the beginning, it felt genuine and relatable. The connection between the two guys seems very real and there is a chemistry to their interaction that works so well and just feels natural. An excellent job overall!

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Maurice Gillespie Thank you for the kind words Maurice!!!

@jaguy4u2 5 жыл бұрын

Total agreement with what you said 😁😊✌

@270poundJane 5 жыл бұрын

The storyline, delivery the choice of actors, background music started at the perfect time and the kiss made one of the few truly great short films. Thank you

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Dog Brokedog Thank you so much for watching! It makes me so happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

@landagne632 3 жыл бұрын

After the kiss, while they lay back down, it would've been lovely to hear him say "you're my best friend too."

@talastra 4 ай бұрын

That would have been nice.

@idavo 5 жыл бұрын

Daniel, my breathing got shallower & more shallower as the film progressed. The looks in each of the guys eyes drew my face closer to the screen. I was looking for more. I was not disappointed. This has took me back to my younger days when reaching out & hopeful that your friend might feel the same way at that particular time. I loved this film, it is beautifully written, acted & directed. Thank you for sharing this amazing piece of work.

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

This comment made me so happy!I It is incredible to hear that you could relate to this story!

@eloisebrad5469 5 жыл бұрын

I was like... Uuuuhm ARI AND DANTE VIBES and then I saw that it WAS inspired by it ! YES ! Thank you !

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Eloïse Brad Thank you for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

@scottyjacobson_official 5 жыл бұрын

Literally had the same thought process!!

@bandobsessed6705 5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to comment it when I got to the part about his brother and I was like ohhh that’s why it’s familiar 😂😂

@mariekoch3798 5 жыл бұрын

Haha sameeeee

@tonyvillan7001 5 жыл бұрын

As soon as I heard him say the name i knew!

@justtdattmann8853 5 жыл бұрын

This was so amazing to watch and to see them kiss just made me happy. The palpable tension and constantly stolen gazes just struck a chord in my heart.

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Well this comment struck a chord in my heart! Thank you so much for watching! I want to create videos that make people feel and it makes me so happy to hear that this video made you feel.

@kadiantracey3945 5 жыл бұрын

Sooooooooo can I please point out how this seventeen minute movie has more amazingness than most of the full length ones I've seen??? And um ... Don't wanna be greedy but, more please!

@abbby1091 3 жыл бұрын

When I was was watching this in the beginning, I thought 'This reminds me of Ari and Dante from the book Aristotle and Dante discover the Secrets of the Universe.' , so I looked in the description and it is inspired by the book! You did a good job capturing the characters, and even on it's own, it is a beautiful film, with great acting. Amazing job, love it!❤

@gary416 5 жыл бұрын

How sweet, they'll make a lovely couple

@sidwha4665 2 жыл бұрын

Crushing on my straight best friend has been a life long issue. I'm glad we never crossed that boundary though. Better to keep him as a friend.

@romualdojoven8992 3 жыл бұрын

Such a nice feeling when you kissed your best friend and accepted it :)

@wairimugachera3310 4 жыл бұрын

I like how after the kiss they both smile like,God,you don't know how long I've wanted to do that

@ma14.27 Жыл бұрын

I love the vibe, such a chill location with no distraction, only focusing on the characters and emotions, just so beautiful!

@gerryzen817 5 жыл бұрын

Full heart acting. They are in "symbiose" as if the night and nature were respecting them. Full of sensitiveness and emotion.... which is, I guess.... what YOU ARE Daniel.💓

@ashzeng7611 5 жыл бұрын

I cried so hard watching this... It was so subtle and all that tension was just perfect. Thank you so much for the content.

@williamlommell1737 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this extraordinary short film. This was so positive and moving without being pretentious.The kiss was beautiful, but when Ari smiled at the end...that was the icing on the cake. Again thanks for a wonderfully written and well acted fine film.

@winsboy 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos to the director and these two fine young actors! Both boys were able to say so much with their eyes alone! Beautiful, beautiful work! 💕

@lottehompes1957 5 жыл бұрын

Ari and dante is my favourite book and i think you captured the characters very well. loved the acting as well, because usually these shorts are very awkward, but this wasn't, it felt authentic.

@catherinereese6296 3 жыл бұрын

reading these comments of people telling their regrets about not taking a chance with their best friend who they loved/love makes me so incredibly happy and glad that i took a chance with mine. literally thank god. it was terrifying and a stretched out time of back and forth and trying to move on but now we’re finally together and have been dating for seven months and hopefully many months more

@kupo1703 5 жыл бұрын

I was playing with my phone, not paying attention...then I heard words I've read a dozen times and heard the names Ari and Dante and I put my phone down immediately. This was perfect and if they ever make a movie, I hope you guys are involved.

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Frost Weasel I’m so happy you liked the film! The book is incredible and i wanted to create something that helped honor that! Sending love your way! ❤️❤️❤️

@axelortiz5534 5 жыл бұрын

How was this video running if you were playing on your phone and I don't think that one of your family mebers was watching this in front of people

@s.a1011 4 жыл бұрын

Axel Ortiz uh there’s a thing called a tv?

@hamptonkashikyri4404 5 жыл бұрын

was one of the first persons to watch it, and as short as it is it still became one of my 4 favorite films of all time. I did not comment on one very unique thing previously, apart from having shared it with everyone I know who matters: at the very end he did not give the usual flowery answer when asked, "What are you doing?" The response was real, and was genius for what happens so often with first loves and relationships...... THANK YOU !!!

@christopherdamien2248 5 жыл бұрын

A beautifully crafted film; a script which moves with great emotional subtlety, the pitch of mood perfectly suited to the narrative arc of loss, confession, self-discovery and revelation and represented by two very talented actors (and, in Daniel's case, also the screenwriter). Bravo. One of the best gay-centred films I've ever seen.

@D1sc0rd- 5 жыл бұрын

The director: never make eye contact Also the director: stare at each other non stop

@freddievanrensburg397 5 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. Dante is a wonderful actor. Loved, loved, loved it.

@PhilipSteeves 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of promise here! Beautifully filmed and endless possibilities with a format like this. No need for elaborate sets or locations, just two people in an intimate conversation about anything!

@GabrielleT 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched a lot of these short films and this has to be one of my favourites. It felt so real. The whole time, I was right there with them, completely entranced. Well done!

@jimisocorro4006 5 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful and such a liberating story for me thank you for making such an empressive short film. 😊

@aakashduttachowdhury 5 жыл бұрын

This is a kind of a short film I always starve to watch... So cinematic, so dramatic.. Loved it till the end.

@mj28inpa 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely brought back memories.. For a gay man/boy falling in love with your straight best friend is never an easy thing to go through. The friendships rarely last through that. at least it didn’t in my case. At 18 and 17, he was my first true love, and man did I have it bad… It became impossible to hide my feelings…..Our eventual parting of ways had me torn up for months when the friendship ended …

@dskamin 5 жыл бұрын

The camera work and facial expressions here-- you kicked this out of the park. So real-- so beautifully real--

@sarahtheewis3596 3 жыл бұрын

I just read Dante and Aristotle Discover the Secrets of the Universe about 2 months ago and while watching this I thought about how much this reminded me of it. Then Dante said, "Ari" and what an uncommon name I knew it was the book. Anyway I just wanted to say how amazing that book is and you did an equally amazing adaptation. Great work!

@giovanniserafino1731 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done indeed. The two actors draw you into their feelings and emotions. At the same time, it makes one remember similar events in one's past, sometimes with happiness, sometimes with regret for lost ocassions of love that will never return. Bravo! Complimenti!

@nickirichards5617 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my god the acting in this was absolutely INCREDIBLE. Every single moment was so captivating. Amazing job

@emilyi7284 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved the book Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, and this film does a beautiful job of portraying the characters. Thank you so much for keeping the beautiful story going, it meant a lot to me when I read it, since I was struggling to accept myself at the time

@colinboisvert2127 Жыл бұрын

I love this book! It’s one of my favorites. So glad to see it turned into a short film!

@ellafitzgerald7379 3 жыл бұрын

When Ari started crying, I cried and I never cry! Good job guys!

@ashleyahuatzi4824 5 жыл бұрын

This is definitely the best short film I’ve seen! It was so sweet and beautiful and it came together so nice! They are great actors too!!

@wrightgregson9761 3 жыл бұрын

the guy on the left made the ache of learning that his dearest friend was leaving, so palpable. Good piece of acting!!!!!

@someoneout-there2165 Жыл бұрын

This was very beautiful. 😭 Takes me back to sitting in my car at night and talking to my best friend. He was the one person that no matter what always accepted me. I'll never forget the first time that he leaned in to kiss me. 💖

@mikeinthemiddle 5 жыл бұрын

Man this is such a sweet short! Also you two have such a great onscreen presence ! Really amazing :)

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Handschin You’re the best Mike! Thank you so much for the support!

@mikeinthemiddle 5 жыл бұрын

it's Daniel Any time, Daniel ;)

@MarcusLeepapi 5 жыл бұрын

Right about this video....

@tonythomas6122 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Handschin hi mike

@tonythomas6122 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Handschin up

@riccardo50001 4 жыл бұрын

This was the most nuanced gay film that I may have seen. These two young men are fine actors. Their dialogue was touching and felt totally spontaneous. Wow!!! I want the entire world to see this . . . though it would probably be a waste of time because most people could not take it in. Thanks so much to the writers and the actors.

@ADawg3 3 жыл бұрын

Not quite the ending I'd hoped for, but this was so moving. The acting and chemistry between the two is magical.

@iamstitch5649 5 жыл бұрын

I love this short movie, that smile in their faces after the kiss is like a happy ending already.. How I wish I had a best friend.... ❤️😍

@alexnorth60 5 жыл бұрын

a lovely piece of work. so full of longing and need and repressed love. one of the best short gay-themed movies I have ever see.

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Wow Alex! Thank you so much for saying that! This put a big smile on my face. :)

@alexnorth60 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to hear that! you keep up the good work.

@karlarch6592 5 жыл бұрын

I like that there's someone who could listen to your story and try to make you feel better after.

@ramihajyounesmontoya5194 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully written and performed. The whole thing felt so natural and smooth. Bravo

@janncilliers2843 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I think it was adapted from the book Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz. No mention the n the credits though. The book is also sensitive and mature. So far ahead in gay consciousness. Really refreshing . Real art!

@ubisunterosym8689 4 жыл бұрын

thank you Sir ❤

@MarcusLeepapi 5 жыл бұрын

I love how he says that he will miss him and that he is his best friend!!!! And yes, so his friend gives him a kiss!!!!!! Yes!!!!

@esquirexii 5 жыл бұрын

Ah, there is more. Remember his friend can see things that others can not. And his friend is so charismatic that he can get others to do almost anything. So there is no need to discuss the kiss. They lay back and just smiled. And that's a beautiful thing.

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Friendship is a beautiful thing!! ❤️❤️

@MarcusLeepapi 5 жыл бұрын

@@itsDanielRivera You are so right...

@MarcusLeepapi 5 жыл бұрын

@@itsDanielRivera you are so right on that.....Stay cool..

@MarcusLeepapi 5 жыл бұрын

@@esquirexii Yes, I agree with that..Some people can see things that others can not. You are right that charismatic ability around others...I agree with you on that...I am glad that they kiss one another in the end...Both are cute guys in this video.....

@_leanna_4943 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know this short was a thing but I loved the book so much and Ari and Dante just warm my heart. This just needs to become a movie.

@matthewbrown560 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to let you know how impressed I was with this. Unbelievably well written. I hope you have a long and successful career and look forward to reading/watching your work.

@jaguy4u2 5 жыл бұрын

This was ache -ingly beautiful..very well done...the pace, and silences ..unspoken emotions 😁👍😢

@grahambaker1736 5 жыл бұрын

Super film, we all need a " Best Friend" perhaps we should show our feelings to that person a little more often! Thank you for sharing !

@ClaveThom 4 жыл бұрын

I love this gay short film. It is my most favorite story about a friendship which can become more. I watched it many times and it still moves me. Congrats to its creator for imaging this strong story and the actors for well portraying the characters.

@dr.saharbabaali1981 5 жыл бұрын

First of all Dante is BEAUTIFUL...second the movie was kind of full of hope and well made. Thank you💚💙❤💜🧡🧡

@andywalker2077 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't tell anyone in school. It wasn't the time to tell. Missed all those years. Now reliving them through movies. THAT was the most amazing thing ever - after years and decades of questioning and doubting I saw movies of what before only happened in my head. I wrote stories (and burned them) and years later those stories were movies and short films.

@davidgrantsmith3561 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was a beautiful film. Both actors have an incredible presence, and work so well together. Congrats! Well done by everyone involved.

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

David Smith Thank you so much David for taking the time to watch! Your comment made my day!

@davidgrantsmith3561 5 жыл бұрын

it's Daniel, have you submitted this film for consideration in any film festivals (LGBTQ festivals in particular)? If not, you should. It’s really a very fine film! People need to see it.

@leslieisepic 4 жыл бұрын

This is so true to the novel and the acting was very true to Dante and Ari. Loved it.

@maxissad5823 5 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful. The acting, the script, everything is amazing. Please make more movies, you’re so good at it❤️

@rodrigomotamachado7467 5 жыл бұрын

I really love how well the book characters were acted out, I loved the book and I love this. Great work!

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rodrigo! The book is incredible, so we really wanted to do it justice.

@juancarlos9592 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rodrigo, What's the name of the book?

@TheLegendary0001 5 жыл бұрын

You brought this book to life in such a sweet and innocent way, love this!!

@CraziiBOY504 5 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful Daniel!! Needs a sequel asappp

@noah-ds 5 жыл бұрын

Dear Daniel, thank you so much for this... it's perfect. I've watched this 3 times in the past 3 days. It's SO good to see something so simple lacking the whole drama and tragedy... it's so pure. All the good feels. I'd love to see more like this... sosweet but powerful.

@elborigonz4797 5 жыл бұрын

Daniel, this short is Great! Congratulations to all. It reminds me the story with my best friend and first love. The fear and the need for something to happen. Brilliant! Give us more of your work. I'll be waiting!

@itsDanielRivera 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I am glad you were able to relate to the story! More videos to come so please stay tuned!