Is Ask the Dust a true story?
Ask the Dust is a semi-autobiographical story about Arturo Bandini an aspiring author in depression era Los Angeles.
Where was Ask the Dust filmed?
South Africa
It was filmed almost entirely in South Africa with the use of stages to portray Los Angeles.
How does Ask the Dust end?
He decides to take her away from Los Angeles, and arranges to live in a house on the beach. He buys her a little dog and they go to the new place. He leaves her there, to get his belongings from his Los Angeles hotel room. When he returns, she’s gone.
Why is Ask the Dust rated R?
WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: R For some sexuality, nudity and language.
What genre is Ask the Dust?
Novel
FictionRoman à clef
Ask the Dust/Genres
Where can I watch Ask the Dust?
You are able to stream Ask the Dust by renting or purchasing on Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu.
What is the movie Ask the Dust about?
Arturo Bandini (Colin Farrell) is a writer who moves from Colorado to Los Angeles with aspirations of completing a great novel. There he meets bold Mexican waitress Camilla (Salma Hayek). She wants to live a better life and thinks marrying for money may be her answer. Arturo, who tries to project a confidence that he is inwardly lacking, initially acts coldly toward Camilla. Despite not seeming like a viable match, a romance gradually develops between the two.Ask the Dust / Film synopsis
How old is Arturo Bandini?
In the book Ask the Dust by John Fante, the main character Arturo Bandini, is a 20 year old Italian American from Colorado who comes to Los Angeles in hopes of becoming a famous writer.
Who wrote Ask the Dust?
John FanteAsk the Dust / Author
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of Ask the Dust, by John Fante. Today it’s widely regarded as a classic of American literature; many have declared it the finest novel ever to emerge from Los Angeles.
What does Arturo dream of becoming?
In the book Ask the Dust by John Fante, the main character Arturo Bandini, is a 20 year old Italian American from Colorado who comes to Los Angeles in hopes of becoming a famous writer. Arturo is very talented and can become the next big writer but faces many obstacles that stop him in his tracks.
When was Ask the Dust first published?
1939Ask the Dust / Originally published