The Friend
1960, Spanish. Directed by Leonardo Favio.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1960
- Original title
- El amigo
- Country
- Argentina
- Written by
- Leonardo Favio, Ricardo Becher
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How long is The Friend?
The Friend runs 11 minutes (0h 11m).
Does The Friend have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Friend on?
The Friend isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1960. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Friend?
If you liked The Friend, try Hardball, A Father's Miracle, Out in the Open.
Who directed The Friend?
The Friend (1960) was directed by Leonardo Favio and stars Boris Bruleski, Horacio Favio, Alfredo Milet.