A Male
Un varón
“What it takes to be a man”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dilan Felipe Ramírez Espitia
Carlos
Juanita Carrillo Ortiz
Nicole
Jhonathan Steven Rodríguez
Freddy
Enrique Valencia Garzón
Taverna
Camilo Riaño
Camilo
Diego Alexander Mayorga
Bastidas
Jesús Alberto Cuero
Camelo
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fabian Hernández
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabian Hernández
- Original Title
- Un varón
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, France, Germany, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Black Forest Films, In Vivo Films, Fortuna Films, Medio de Contención Producciones, RTVCPlay
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fabian Hernández
Fabian Hernández
Sofia Oggioni
Louise Bellicaud, Manuel Ruiz Montealegre, Claire Charles-Gervais, Josune Hahnheiser, Christoph Hahnheiser
Department Leadership Roster
Louise Bellicaud
Producer
Sofia Oggioni
Director of Photography
Fabian Hernández
Director
Fabian Hernández
Writer
Manuel Ruiz Montealegre
Producer
Claire Charles-Gervais
Producer
Josune Hahnheiser
Producer
Christoph Hahnheiser
Producer
Ilse Hughan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Male
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What is A Male about?
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.
Who directed A Male?
A Male was directed by Fabian Hernández.
Who stars in A Male?
The principal cast of A Male includes Dilan Felipe Ramírez Espitia, Juanita Carrillo Ortiz, Jhonathan Steven Rodríguez, Enrique Valencia Garzón, Camilo Riaño.
When was A Male released and how long is it?
A Male was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.