Man Facing Southeast
1987, Spanish. Directed by Eliseo Subiela.
Somewhere Between The Insane And The Unreal Lies The Mystery Of The Man Facing Southeast.
A new patient mysteriously appears in a psychiatric ward. He claims to come from another planet to study humans and their behavior. The alien is gentle but criticizes humans for their harsh treatment of each other. The assigned psychiatrist is himself unhappy, and affected by the patient's insight. But he is ordered to treat the patient according to institutional procedure.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 2 April 1987
- Original title
- Hombre mirando al sudeste
- Country
- Argentina
- Written by
- Eliseo Subiela
- Budget
- $600K
- Box office
- $1.5M
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Man Facing Southeast: quick answers
Is Man Facing Southeast worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Man Facing Southeast?
Man Facing Southeast runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Man Facing Southeast have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Man Facing Southeast on?
Man Facing Southeast isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man Facing Southeast?
If you liked Man Facing Southeast, try K-PAX, Solaris, Arrival.
Who directed Man Facing Southeast?
Man Facing Southeast (1987) was directed by Eliseo Subiela and stars Lorenzo Quinteros, Hugo Soto, Inés Vernengo.