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Drama-Comedy | Uruguay | Spanish w/ English Subtitles

"Impeccable…[with] inherent charm."
- Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter

"Another worthy addition to the gallery of lonely men so much in favour with new Latin American cinema."
- Screen Daily International

"Gigantic Entertainment."
- Melodic Ambience

"Pleasantly understated"
- David Hudson, The Daily (IFC Blog)

Winner of Best First Feature Film, Grand Jury Prize Silver Bear, Alfred Bauer Prize
- Berlin Int'l Film Festival

Running Time: 85 Minutes

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Jara is a shy and lonely 35-year-old security guard at a supermarket on the outskirts of Montevideo. He works the night shift, monitoring the surveillance cameras of the entire building. One night Jara discovers Julia, a 25-year-old cleaning woman, through one of the cameras and is immediately attracted to her. Night after night, he watches her on the cameras while she works. Soon he starts following her after work: to the cinema, the beach and even to a date with another man. Jara's life becomes a series of routines and rituals around Julia, but eventually he finds himself at a crossroad and must decide whether to give up his obsession or confront it.

Cast and Crew
Starring: Horacio Camandule as Jara
Starring: Leonor Svarcas as Julia
Supporting: Fernando Alonso as Julio
Supporting: Diego Artucio as Omar
Director: Adrián Biniez
Writer: Adrián Biniez
Executive Producer: Agustina Chiarino
Cinematography: Arauco Hernández Holz


	Winner Best First Feature Berlin International Film Festival


	Winner Grand Jury Prize Silver Bear Berlin International Film Festival


	Winner Alfred Bauer Prize Berlin International Film Festival


	Winner Critic's Award (Best Film) Gramado Film Festival


	Winner Best Actor Gramado Film Festival


	Winner Best Screenplay Gramado Film Festival


	Official Selection Toronto Int'l Film Festival


	Official Selection Telluride Film Festival


	Winner Horizons Award San Sebastian Int'l Film Festival


	Winner Gold Hugo (New Directors Competition) Chicago Int'l Film Festival


	Winner Best Film Cartagena Int'l Film Festival


	Winner Best Director Cartagena Int'l Film Festival


	Winner Best Actor Cartagena Int'l Film Festival


	Winner Best Screenplay Cartagena Int'l Film Festival


	Nominated Best Spanish Language Foreign Film Goya Awards (Spanish Oscars®)

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Gigante Press Kit

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Gigante Discussion Guide

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Jara (Horacio Camandule)

Julia (Leonor Svarcas)

Jara (Horacio Camandule) in Store

Julia (Leonor Svarcas) on Beach

The Director (Adrian Biniez)

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"Another worthy addition to the gallery of lonely men so much in favour with new Latin American cinema."

--Screen Daily - Review

"Impeccable…[with] inherent charm."

--Deborah Young/ The Hollywood Reporter - Review

"Pleasantly understated"

--David Hudson/ The Daily (IFC Blog) - Review

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