Man Facing Southeast
1987
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Synopsis
A new patient mysteriously appears in a psychiatric ward. He claims to come from another planet to study humans and their behavior. The alien is gentle but criticizes humans for their harsh treatment of each other. The assigned psychiatrist is himself unhappy, and affected by the patient's insight. But he is ordered to treat the patient according to institutional procedure.
Key facts
Original language
Spanish
Setting
Buenos Aires
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Festival History
- Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2021 - Carte Blanche to a Swiss Personality
- São Paulo International Film Festival 1987 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 1986 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 1986 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1986 generic
Titles
| Translated title | Man Facing Southeast | English, Québec |
| Alternate title | Homme regardant au sud-est |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Hombre Mirando Al Sudeste (1987) | 1 release, 1987: EMI |
| CD | Hombre Mirando Al Sudeste (1987) | 1 release, 1987: EMI |
| Cassette | Hombre Mirando Al Sudeste (1987) | 1 release, 1987: EMI |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
