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.

Вернувшись после гражданской войны с парализованной рукой, Мартин узнаёт, что его младший брат внезапно начал расти и уже вымахал за два с половиной метра. Чтобы прокормить семью в стране, которая опустошена войной, Мартин убеждает брата согласиться выступать на потеху толпе, а сам становится его антрепренёром. Однако, всё меняется когда братья понимают, что гигантизм - это опасная болезнь и гиганты долго не живут.

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.

Ane is in her mid-forties and delighted when a stunning bouquet of flowers is delivered to her home. But the site manager has no idea who to thank – one thing is for sure; her jealous husband, Ander, is not the unknown cavalier. As these gallantries increase, always on a Thursday and always with an anonymous sender, Ane’s life takes on a new direction. The life of Lourdes is also sent into turmoil by beautiful bouquets of flowers: Since the death of her husband in a traffic accident, flowers have been deposited regularly at the scene. Lourdes’ mother-in-law, Tere, is determined to get to the bottom of the anonymous flowers. Jon Garaño and José Mari Goenaga’s feature film debut pays charming homage to three headstrong women and the power of flowers.

Картина рассказывает о странствиях Рафа, андалузца чистой виноградной лозы, который никогда не покидал своей родной и любимой Севильи, так как она давала ему все, что нужно для жизни — хорошее вино, гель для волос и женщин. В один прекрасный день жизнь Рафа меняется, после того, как он встречает первую женщину, устоявшую перед его обаянием — басконку Амайю. Чтобы завоевать ее, Рафа совершает путешествие в Страну Басков, чтобы доказать прекрасной девушке, что он в душе настоящий баск и достоин ее любви.

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.