
Joaquín Oristrell
Writing
Known For

Recounts the experiences of a middle-class family, the Alcántaras, during the last years of the rule of Francisco Franco and the beginning of the Spanish Transition to democracy.
Cuéntame cómo pasó

Atypical and highly unconventional high school teacher Hugo Ibarra tries to solve the problems of his most conflictive ESO students through alternative educational practices.
HIT

Candela works at a logistics company while she pursues her dream of becoming a singer. Her life changes one night when a multinational record company executive hears her sing in a bar. That same night, Candela meets up with Diego, an old high school classmate of hers who is fighting to be a professional boxer.
Our Only Chance

A woman organizes an escape plan camouflaged as a kidnapping to protect her children from her husband's enemies.
Fugitiva

Spain, April 15, 1939. With the Civil War concluded, and with the intention of celebrating his victory, General Franco attends a dinner with his generals at the Palace Hotel.
The Dinner

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Majoria Absoluta

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Las Chicas de Hoy en Día

A radio-show assistant meets a budding screenwriter during a group-therapy session for sex addicts.
Between Your Legs

This is the story of Manolo Beltra, a mid-aged, unbelieving foul-mouthed but cherished. He is a TV presenter, famous for his participation in a program called "El humor es algo maravilloso". With life more or less settled, a series of events will break this situation and he will have to rethink his way of thinking and deal with his existence.
Gatos en el Tejado

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Todos los Hombres Sois Iguales

Madrid, 1965. When The Beatles arrive in the city, Diana goes to great lengths to meet them.
Love Can Seriously Damage Your Health

Luis, a Spanish student, goes to London to get a course in Economics. He lives at a house the neighbor of her aunt, but when she broke up with her husband, Luis goes to live with her.
The Butterfly Effect

Diego has just been voted best young player in Europe and at the age of 20 he is on his way to making his team, Atlético de Madrid, champions of La Liga. But his impulsive and conflictive character makes the club, fed up with his excesses, hire Álex, a withdrawn and lonely psychology professor, to improve his behaviour. The two will have no choice but to learn to understand each other.
The Champion

Dramatization of King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain's relationship before their marriage.
Felipe y Letizia

An anthology film with 20 stories on the subject of words, communication, linked to one another over a 400-metre stretch: from Madrid's Lavapiés Square to the Sala Mirador. A journey between theatre and cinema, filmed in a single fixed shot running continuously over 80 minutes and half a kilometer, in Madrid's popular Lavapiés district. The characters talk, argue, laugh, cry, threaten, whisper, shout, steal, make dates, get angry with and hug one another, prompting the spectator to reflect on the immense power of words.
Hablar

Fan girl finds herself torn between the attraction for her film idol and her best male friend.
Just a Little Chemistry

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Va a ser que nadie es perfecto

Arturo , a successful restaurateur, having an affair with his assistant Cristal, tells her that he will reveal the extent of their relationship to his wife Paz. Not long after Cristal starts dreaming of life as a housewife, their plans fall through. In revenge, Cristal focuses on Arturo's son, Arturito. She will endeavor to make Arturito her bridegroom at Arturo's expense, in all senses.
Novios

Three divorced men who share a flat live together without trouble until they hire a cleaning lady.
All Men Are the Same

A history of rivalries: Madrid and Catalans, parents and children, couples, families ... all united and faced by football.