UN VARÓN (A MALE)

16-year-old Carlos lives in a home for young people in Bogotá. His mother is in prison and his sister cannot take care of him. A sensitive young man, he is confronted with a violent society and gets caught up in gang dealings. Society's idea of masculinity collides with his longing for family and his secret homosexuality. Director Fabián Hernández grew up in this part of town and experienced similar things, which allows the camera to give the protagonists space and treat them with respect.