The Friend
El amigo
Synopsis
This short features an unnamed shoeshine boy who works near a carnival. He dreams he befriends a middle-class boy one evening and gets a chance to spend time inside the carnival gate.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonardo Favio
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonardo Favio, Ricardo Becher
- Original Title
- El amigo
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonardo Favio
Leonardo Favio, Ricardo Becher
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Leonardo Favio
Director
Leonardo Favio
Writer
Ricardo Becher
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Friend
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What is The Friend about?
This short features an unnamed shoeshine boy who works near a carnival. He dreams he befriends a middle-class boy one evening and gets a chance to spend time inside the carnival gate.
Who directed The Friend?
The Friend was directed by Leonardo Favio.
Who stars in The Friend?
The principal cast of The Friend includes Boris Bruleski, Horacio Favio, Alfredo Milet, Óscar Orlegui.
When was The Friend released and how long is it?
The Friend was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 11m.