Javier Corcuera
Directing
Known For

A series of short films examining the world's overlooked problems and the people who suffer from them.
Invisibles

La Polla Records, one of the most legendary punk bands, returns to bid its farewell. To celebrate the group's last tour, its singer, Evaristo Páramos, revives 40 years of history from his town in the Basque Country. This is the extraordinary tale of villagers who revolutionised incensed music with songs turned into hymns by their thousands of followers.
We Are Nothing

A trip through the diversity of black and native Peruvian music. Character-driven film, one where the characters are integral to the nation itself. This movie delves into music and musicians, yet it's not strictly a musical; rather, it's a tapestry of seemingly disparate personal narratives woven together in a country also striving to define itself and sketch its identity
I Still Being

Father Lucho has just finished celebrating Mass in his humble parish in the city of Juliaca, Puno. Before the attendees leave, we see an Andean woman singing a cappella. The lyrics of her song speak of the victims of January 9, 2023, following a popular uprising led by Indigenous communities.
Uyariy

The Story of the maquis, those fighters who resisted the Spanish Civil War after the victory of Franco's side and went from Mount struggle against fascism.
La guerrilla de la memoria

Five documentary shorts about various children from the third world.
Every So Often in the World...
Documentary.
Refugiados

Mariem Hassan, Sahrawi refugee, composer and Western Sahara's most emblematic singer, died of cancer in 2015. Soon before her passing, Mariem returned to the liberated territories of her homeland, where she had spent her childhood. There, she told us her story and sang for the last time. This film pays tribute to her last testimony and her art.
Mariem
A look at the effects of the American occupation of Iraq, told by various people living in Baghdad.
Winter in Baghdad

The life of the Peruvian poet Javier Heraud, who sadly passed at the young age of 21, told by his great-niece Tania through letters, poems and tales of shared times.
The Journey of Javier Heraud
The condemned man Thomas Miller the day the U.S. Supreme Court halted his execution. That day began filming a new documentary about his case and that of other prisoners on death row. It also tells the story of Dorothy Miller, the partner of Thomas, who has set up a shelter for the families of those convicted by the Texas jail. From there Dorothy worked for the abolition of the death penalty.
Condenados al corredor

This documentary looks at "the back of the world": small children working as quarrymen in Peru, Kurdish political refugees from Turkey, and families and inmates awaiting the end on Mississippi's Death Row.
The Back of the World
Documentary.
Chiapas, Hablan los Rebeldes
Come on an incredible journey through Palestine, guided by some of its best-known, most inspiring musicians! From singers Habib Al Deek and Muthana Sha'baan, to rappers DAM and Safaa Arapiyat, celebrated Le Trio Joubran and soul singer Amal Murkus, the richness and diversity of the local music scene is explored in this joyous documentary. The journey starts with footage of Marcel Khalife reading at Mahmoud Darwish's funeral, and the spirit of the late, great poet pervades the film. The screening will be followed by a live jam, featuring director Fermin Muguruza alongside some of the key artistes from the film.
Checkpoint rock: Canciones desde Palestina
Documentary.
Cien Días de Ocupación
Video about the occupied social center Minuesa
Minuesa, Una Okupación con Historia
Documentary.
Doñana, Memoria de un Desastre
Documentary.
Perú: Presos Inocentes
Making Of made for the program “Así se hizo” of Spanish TV (TV2)
Familia: Making of
Document on the subject of conscientious objection, its struggles and contexts.