From Afar

From Afar (Spanish: Des de l'àfar) is a 2016 Venezuelan drama film directed by Lorenzo Vigas. The film tells the story of Armando, a middle-aged man who lives in Caracas and runs a dental prosthesis business. He spends his days cruising the streets for young men and paying them to come back to his house, where he can observe them from a distance without touching them. One day, he meets Elder, a 17-year-old leader of a small gang of thugs, and their turbulent relationship will come to mimic the violent, passionate, and oppressive unpredictability of the city around them. The film explores themes of loneliness, desire, and the complexities of human relationships. Armando's character is portrayed by Alfredo Castro, who won the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival for his performance. The film was also awarded the Golden Lion for Best Film at the same festival. From Afar has received critical acclaim for its nuanced portrayal of masculinity and its exploration of the tensions between desire and control. The film's cinematography and direction have also been praised for their subtlety and effectiveness in conveying the emotions and dynamics of the characters' relationships.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as From Afar include Four Good Days, Miss Meadows, Manchester by the Sea, 55 Steps, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Help.