Telmo Esnal
Nascimento : , Zarautz, Basque Country, Spain
História
Telmo Esnal (Zarautz, 1966) is a Basque filmmaker. His first feature film is 'Aupa Etxebeste!' (2005), directed along with Asier Altuna.
Assistant Director
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.
Screenplay
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.
Director
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.
Writer
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.
Director
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.
Screenplay
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.
Director
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.
Assistant Director
Having fought in the First Carlist War, Martin returns to his family farm in Gipuzkoa only to find that his younger brother, Joaquín, towers over him in height. Convinced that everyone will want to pay to see the tallest man on Earth, the siblings set out on a long trip all over Europe, during which ambition, money and fame will forever change the family’s fate. A story based on true events.
Writer
Twelve short films, twelve portraits of the city of San Sebastian.
Director
Twelve short films, twelve portraits of the city of San Sebastian.
Screenplay
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.
Assistant Director
Ane (Nagore Aranburu) é uma mulher em crise, descontente com o marido. Um dia, ela recebe flores em sua casa, sem conhecer o autor do gesto. Aos poucos, começa a receber ramalhetes com frequência, nutrindo um afeto cada vez maior pelo correspondente anônimo. No entanto, uma tragédia envolvendo um colega de trabalho força Ane a também comprar flores, para honrar o falecido. Enquanto enfrenta o luto, ela conhece duas outras mulheres, Tere e Lourdes, respectivamente mãe e esposa do colega morto.
Um homem que nunca saiu de Sevilha se apaixona por uma jovem basca e decide acompanhá-la até o País Basco, onde tentar passar por um cidadão local.
Screenplay
Every day, at the same time, Antonio and Santi have a strange conversation. Three women are witness to it.
Director
Every day, at the same time, Antonio and Santi have a strange conversation. Three women are witness to it.
Screenplay
The misfortunes of a couple who have to take care of the wife’s elderly mother.
Director
The misfortunes of a couple who have to take care of the wife’s elderly mother.
Assistant Director
A shepherd, lost in the city, searches for his flock. His call attracts the attention of some people, who decide to follow him.
Screenplay
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
Director
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
Screenplay
Sometimes, couple who have children miss Grandma... but only sometimes.
Director
Sometimes, couple who have children miss Grandma... but only sometimes.
Writer
The city taxi drivers have followed a course on kindness. If you do not make the grade, you will not arrive at your destination.
Director
The city taxi drivers have followed a course on kindness. If you do not make the grade, you will not arrive at your destination.
Screenplay
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.
Director
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.
Screenplay
In the course of an ox competition, a whole town loses a lot of money by betting on the favourite couple of oxen.
Director
In the course of an ox competition, a whole town loses a lot of money by betting on the favourite couple of oxen.
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
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.
Screenplay
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.
Director
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.
Assistant Director
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.
Second Assistant Director
A gypsy girl, when her grandmother dies, goes in search of his mother who abandoned her as a baby
Assistant Director
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.
