Star Maps 1997. In narrative terms its a revolution. But his father Pepe a pimp wants him to work in the family business that is male prostitution.
It was a critical hit receiving five Independent Spirit Award nominations including Best First Feature and Best First Screenplay. A Mexican boy stars in one theatrical production and decides to travel to Los Angeles to fulfill his dream of becoming the next Antonio Banderas which seems an odd ambition even in 1997. Although Star Maps has some merit as a mood piece Artetas treatment of the audience has parallels to Pepes treatment of Carlos as he hammers home a message of no hope.
First-time director-scenarist Miguel Arteta demonstrates precocious polish and ambition with Star Maps which stays consistently interesting through some risky tonal shifts.
He wants to be an actor. Douglas Spain Efrain Figueroa Kandeyce Jorden Martha Velez Lysa Flores Official Content From Twe. After five years of living in Mexico Carlos an 18-year-old youth returns to Los Angeles. Print a framed star chart with your personal message to forever remember my star moment.
