Hombre mirando al sudeste

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Hombre mirando al sudeste

1986

1h 44m

Drama

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A patient in a mental hospital claims to be from another planet, but his physician doubts it.

Desson Thomson

Washington Post

There's a pleasing mood to "Man Facing Southeast" that makes you want to like it. But the story is so sluggish and takes such illogical twists that you give up.

Jan 1, 2000

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Rita Kempley

Washington Post

It shows huge promise -- its mystery, its patient pace and its eerie resonance sometimes transcend its didactics.

Jan 1, 2000

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Enigmatic Christ parable that's set in a mental institution.

Rated: A-

Feb 20, 2011

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

This is the movie that "K-Pax" ripped off.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 21, 2008

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A thought-provoking parabolic film from Argentina

Rated: 4/5

Aug 27, 2004

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TV Guide

Writer-director Subiela incorporates a wide variety of influences to create a fascinating, multifaceted work of art.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 30, 2003

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Rita R

Realmente una película que merece ser vista, ilógica pero linda ¿ El hombre es malo porque no tiene empatía ? ¿ O bueno porque no tiene deseos ?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/20/23

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Robert A

When I first saw this movie a year after it came out I was mesmerized how it slowlydrew me in and built to such a totally satisfying experience. Although some may find the pace and editing too slow and uneven, the sheer brilliance of the story and the magic purity of all the actors was what movie making is all about. There's not a single blue screen or high tech moment. It's just authentic, compelling story telling. Sure there are contradictions and unanswered questions,but like life itself, it just makes this film even more memorable

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/21

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Audience Member

slow moving anti climatic bore

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

K-Pax shamefully ripped this off and didn't deserve to tie it's shoes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

All time favorite movie of mine. Very much overlooked.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

Look beneath the surface!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Eliseo Subiela

Director

Lorenzo Quinteros

Dr. Julio Denis

Hugo Soto

Rantes

Ines Vernengo

Beatriz Dick

Rubens Correa

Doctor Prieto

David Edery

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Synopsis

A patient in a mental hospital claims to be from another planet, but his physician doubts it.

Director: Eliseo Subiela
Screenwriter: Eliseo Subiela
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Runtime: 1h 44m