Telmo Esnal

Mikel is a Basque who hates "what is Basque" and decides to emigrate to Argentina, with the misfortune that he arrives in a community of Basque descendants from the interior of the country who live the traditions of their ancestors with great passion and who organize life in around his Basque club.

During lockdown, Telmo Esnal recovered a long-forgotten project: 'UR', a tale by Pablo Azkue taking a deep look at the conscience and the sea. 'Urtzen' is a special cinematic essay, a curious collage which, recycling and reusing dialogues, images and music, reflects on existence.

During lockdown, Telmo Esnal recovered a long-forgotten project: 'UR', a tale by Pablo Azkue taking a deep look at the conscience and the sea. 'Urtzen' is a special cinematic essay, a curious collage which, recycling and reusing dialogues, images and music, reflects on existence.

Patrizio Etxebeste decides to resign from the office of mayor for health problems, but few know the real reason: the recent corruption scandals uncovered in nearby towns lead him to believe that his may be the next head to roll. Who better to take up the reins and maintain the control than Mª Luisa, his faithful wife? But it won’t all be quite as simple as it once might have been. His decorative wife decides not to be quite so decorative and starts taking action.

Patrizio Etxebeste decides to resign from the office of mayor for health problems, but few know the real reason: the recent corruption scandals uncovered in nearby towns lead him to believe that his may be the next head to roll. Who better to take up the reins and maintain the control than Mª Luisa, his faithful wife? But it won’t all be quite as simple as it once might have been. His decorative wife decides not to be quite so decorative and starts taking action.

When the rain ends, life sprouts from the earth. A fruit grows and becomes the apple that gives life to the cider. Then comes the time of harvest, toasting and celebrating love. A story about the cycle of life and death, of the struggle for survival. Where the passage of time is marked by the course of nature, music and dance.

When the rain ends, life sprouts from the earth. A fruit grows and becomes the apple that gives life to the cider. Then comes the time of harvest, toasting and celebrating love. A story about the cycle of life and death, of the struggle for survival. Where the passage of time is marked by the course of nature, music and dance.

19세기 스페인, 카를로스 전쟁이 벌어지자 평범한 농부였던 마르틴과 호아킴 형제는 징집당할 위기에 놓인다. 결국 형 마르틴만 전쟁에 참여했다가 겨우 살아 돌아오는데, 그 사이 동생 호아킴의 키가 놀랄 정도로 자란다.

Twelve short films, twelve portraits of the city of San Sebastian.

Twelve short films, twelve portraits of the city of San Sebastian.

The story of a family; the story of a conflict. The rural and the urban, the past and the present, parents and their offspring: opposing ways of life struggle against one another whilst, in eloquent silence, the grandmother ('amama') watches her family’s destiny unfold.

폐경 진단을 받고 낙심한 ‘아네’의 앞으로 어느 날 정체불명의 꽃다발이 배달된다. 남편의 깜짝 선물을 기대한 그녀의 예상과는 달리 보낸 사람의 정체는 밝혀지지 않은 채, 꽃다발이 매주 배달되기 시작한다. ‘아네’는 어느새 꽃다발을 익숙하게 받아 들고, 평범했던 그녀의 삶은 예기지 못한 방향으로 흘러가는데…

Rafael, a Seville citizen who has never left the Spanish region of Andalucia, decides to leave his homeland to follow Amaia, a Basque girl unlike other women he has known.

Every day, at the same time, Antonio and Santi have a strange conversation. Three women are witness to it.

Every day, at the same time, Antonio and Santi have a strange conversation. Three women are witness to it.

The misfortunes of a couple who have to take care of the wife’s elderly mother.

The misfortunes of a couple who have to take care of the wife’s elderly mother.

A shepherd, lost in the city, searches for his flock. His call attracts the attention of some people, who decide to follow him.

Short film in homage to José Luis Rebordinos and Olaciregui Lucia, who had left the direction of the Fantasy Film Horror of San Sebastian, after 21 years in charge

Short film in homage to José Luis Rebordinos and Olaciregui Lucia, who had left the direction of the Fantasy Film Horror of San Sebastian, after 21 years in charge

Sometimes, couple who have children miss Grandma... but only sometimes.

Sometimes, couple who have children miss Grandma... but only sometimes.

The city taxi drivers have followed a course on kindness. If you do not make the grade, you will not arrive at your destination.

The city taxi drivers have followed a course on kindness. If you do not make the grade, you will not arrive at your destination.

The same day that the Etxebeste Family are leaving for their holidays, they lost all their money. They have to keep up appearances in front of the residents, so they will hide them selves at home. During their stay at home the Etxebestes will throw each other miserys and lies but later they will enjoy the best holidays in their life.

The same day that the Etxebeste Family are leaving for their holidays, they lost all their money. They have to keep up appearances in front of the residents, so they will hide them selves at home. During their stay at home the Etxebestes will throw each other miserys and lies but later they will enjoy the best holidays in their life.

In the course of an ox competition, a whole town loses a lot of money by betting on the favourite couple of oxen.

In the course of an ox competition, a whole town loses a lot of money by betting on the favourite couple of oxen.

Atilano Bermejo is a petty crook who gets involved in the scam of his life: to be Prime Minister. His charisma and lack of social concern make him an ideal political candidate for a group of bankers looking for a good public image behind which to hide and disguise their ambitions.

In a cider house deep in the heart of the Basque Country, a group of friends in drunken bliss are about to find out the dark side of this special place.

In a cider house deep in the heart of the Basque Country, a group of friends in drunken bliss are about to find out the dark side of this special place.

Matias is a soccer referee. He promised his dying mother never to lie. When he referees a match of the spanish national team and there is a clear penalty against Spain in the last minute of the game he has no choice and marks the foul. As a result Spain does not qualify for the world championship and Matias is forced to escape from the rage of the people. He hides in the town of his father which he hasn't visited since his childhood.

A gypsy girl, when her grandmother dies, goes in search of his mother who abandoned her as a baby

Justino was working in a bull-ring but now he is retired. For him it is very difficult to adapt to the new situation although he will find soon a hobby without forgetting his profession.