France / May 24, 2022 / Cannes Film Festival
What it takes to be a man
1h 22min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Carlos lives in a boarding school in the centre of Bogotá and longs to spend Christmas with his family. The circumstances around him force him to assume the male stereotype, in open contradiction to his true being. In private, Carlos acknowledges his sensitivity, his fragility and moves towards other forms of masculinity. At his 16 years of age, Carlos explores his sexual identity, discovers his fears, his desires, and all the things that real men never show.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Carlos Eduardo González | Damián |
| Jefferson Smith Perea | Félix |
| Mónica Andrea Hurtado | Laura |
| Maribel Pérez | Martha |
| Steven Lozano | Rueditas |
| Seily Yulieth Gironza | Vera |
| Wendy Paula Méndez | Viviana |
| Luz Stella Rozo | Mafe |
| Hanz López | Japo |
| Nicolás Lesmes | Joven consumidor |
| Javier Vanegas | Joven Sayayin |
| Jhon Eduard Mina | Mina |
| Brandon Sterlin Buitrago | Jonathan |
| Sandra Paola Marín | Wendy |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Un varón |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Colombia, France, Germany, Netherlands |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Black Forest Films, In Vivo Films, Fortuna Films, Medio de Contención Producciones, RTVCPlay |
| Release date | 15 marzo 2023 |
| Production | Louise Bellicaud, Claire Charles-Gervais, Christoph Hahnheiser, Josune Hahnheiser, Ilse Hughan, Hector Ulloque Franco, Manuel Ruiz Montealegre |
| Writer | Fabian Hernández |
| Cinematography | Sofia Oggioni |
| Assistant directors | Fabian Hernández |
| Camera operators | Sofia Oggioni |
| Additional photography | Sofia Oggioni |
Release dates
Premiere
Australia / Aug 19, 2022 / Melbourne International Film Festival
Theatrical release
France / Mar 15, 2023
Physical media
France / Sep 20, 2023 / DVD
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