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As a directorial debut, Vigas is praised for his assured, minimalist style—using long pauses, a "distanced" perspective, and the absence of a musical soundtrack to heighten tension.

The film offers a revealing look into a divided Venezuelan society, where economic disparity fuels the transactional relationship between the two main characters. From Afar

It is an elliptical film that trusts the audience to interpret scenes, often focusing on body language and subtext rather than direct exposition. Verdict As a directorial debut, Vigas is praised for

Armando (Alfredo Castro), a middle-aged, wealthy dental technician in Caracas, pays young men to come to his home, but he does not touch them. He only watches them. His life shifts when he encounters Elder (Luis Silva), a volatile street thug. As a directorial debut