IMDb 7.2 2013 HD

Ariel

Ariel

2013
Drama
6 min NR Australia
7.2 IMDB

A man and his work - until one day it is no longer the same.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Claude Gonzalez
Starring
Varouj Vartan / Rex Woods / Ricardo Retamal

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

introspective understated melancholic character-driven thoughtful subtle quiet profound affecting measured compelling realistic

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Ariel' is a film that hinges on a simple yet profound narrative pivot: a man's work is his life, until it isn't. Varouj Vartan’s performance is central to its success, conveying the internal tremors of such a change…

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Thomas Sterling
Apr 24, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

In 'Ariel', Varouj Vartan delivers a masterclass in understated performance. The film’s premise, focusing on a man whose professional life is his entire world until it ceases to be, is a fertile ground for exploring identity and change.…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The 2013 film 'Ariel' presents a straightforward yet potentially impactful premise: a man's life dedicated to his work is disrupted. Varouj Vartan carries the film, portraying the subtle emotional weight of such a shift. The supporting cast, including…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Ariel' offers a compelling, if spare, character study. The central conceit, a man whose work defines him until that definition is irrevocably altered, is handled with a nuanced touch. Varouj Vartan delivers a performance of considerable restraint, effectively…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Varouj Vartan anchors 'Ariel' with a performance that conveys a quiet intensity. The film, directed by an unseen hand, centres on a man whose existence is inextricably linked to his work, a premise that shifts subtly but significantly.…

FAQs

There is no information provided to suggest that 'Ariel' is an adaptation of a book or any other pre-existing work. The film appears to be an original narrative focusing on a specific character's experience and the impact of a significant life event. Its story seems to stem from a unique screenplay rather than an established literary source.