Josu Ormaetxe

Josu Ormaetxe

Movies for Josu Ormaetxe...

El comensal
Title: El comensal
Character: El escobero
Released: May 26, 2022
Type: Movie
Icíar and Fernando are young. They are both going through the most traumatic experience of their short lives: the loss of a parent. But Fernando and Icíar can neither share the pain nor the strategies for dealing with it. They live in different times. Fernando in 1977 in Bilbao faces the kidnapping of his father by ETA. Icíar in 2011 in Navarra faces her mother's fulminating cancer.
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Maixabel
Title: Maixabel
Character: Juan Mari Jáuregui
Released: September 24, 2021
Type: Movie
In the year 2000, Maixabel Lasa’s husband, Juan Maria Jauregi, was killed by ETA. Eleven years later, she receives an incredible request: one of the men who killed Juan wants to meet with her in the Nanclares de la Oca prison in Araba (Spain), where he is serving his sentence after breaking ties with the terrorist group. Despite her reservations and her immense pain, Maixabel Lasa agrees to meet face to face with those who ended the life of the person who had been her companion since she was 16 years old. ‘Everyone deserves a second chance’, she said, when asked why she was willing to confront the man who killed her husband.
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Title: Velvet
Character: Médico
Released: January 17, 2014
Type: TV
In 1950s Spain, the heir to a fashion house romances a beautiful seamstress who works for the company, despite the objections of his family.
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Entrañas
Title: Entrañas
Character: Manolo
Released: October 24, 2013
Type: Movie
A bar and a slaughterhouse next to a road in the middle of nowhere. It is barely a month since Edu went to live there with Manolo, the owner. Edu tries to adapt to his new life but there is something that keeps him awake all night long.
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Wounded
Title: Wounded
Character: Comercial de concesionario
Released: October 4, 2013
Type: Movie
The first work from Fernando Franco revolves around Ana, a 30 year old ambulance driver. Though good at her job, Ana has problems relating in her personal life. She doesn't know it, but she suffers from a condition known by psychiatrists as Borderline Personality Disorder. The situation pushes her to outbreaks of self-destructive behaviour, alcohol abuse and self-harm. Ana is incapable of getting what she wants most: to be happy.
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Title: Isabel
Character: Cura de Valladolid
Released: September 10, 2012
Type: TV
Charting the life of Isabella I of Castile, one of the most important women in Spain’s history, Isabel follows her passionate story from childhood to being crowned Queen. From her political struggles within King Henry IV's court to her wedding to Ferdinand of Aragon, the drama encapsulates the passions, emotions and sacrifices of a woman who refused to just be a figurehead and whose outlook was ahead of her time.
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The Happiness Curve
Title: The Happiness Curve
Released: January 1, 2011
Type: Movie
A lonely middle-aged writer, overwhelmed by selling his apartment after a breakup, finds companionship with three unexpected new roommates.
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The Last Circus
Title: The Last Circus
Character: Millonario #1
Released: December 17, 2010
Type: Movie
A trapeze artist must decide between her lust for Sergio, the Happy Clown, or her affection for Javier, the Sad Clown, both of whom are deeply disturbed.
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The Great Vazquez
Title: The Great Vazquez
Character: Revisor bús
Released: September 24, 2010
Type: Movie
Is it possible to live aside of the system, thinking only about the present and oneself? A feature film about Manuel Vázquez, the best comic book author in Barcelona during the sixties, but, mainly, a man with a very particular way of living his life.
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Todos estamos invitados
Title: Todos estamos invitados
Character: Joxean Abrisketa
Released: April 11, 2008
Type: Movie
Spain. The Basque Country. Sometime in the 90s. Josu Jon, a young member of a terrorist organization, has suffered an almost complete memory loss after being wounded in a shooting with the Spanish police. As he awaits for his trial, his condition is being treated at the prison hospital. Other inmates belonging to the same organization try to make him remember how brave a "gudari" -a Basque soldier- he is and how he must go back to the armed fight for the independence of their country as soon as he gets out of prison. Meanwhile, Xabier, a college professor who has been death-threatened by the terrorists due to his political views on the Basque situation, is having an affair with Francesca, a young psychologist who happens to end up trying to help Josu Jon recover his memory. A warm feeling of mutual affection grows between her and her patient. At a point, it doesn't seem to be clear whether Josu Jon really wants to recover his memory or rather forget forever who he actually is.
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Title: La que se avecina
Character: Policía
Released: April 22, 2007
Type: TV
La que se avecina is a Spanish television comedy created by Alberto Caballero, Laura Caballero and Daniel Deorador. The TV-series focusing around the inhabitants of Mirador de Montepinar, a fictional building located on the outskirts of a big city. Both its storylines and cast are heavily based on Aquí no hay quien viva, which ended when Telecinco bought Miramón Mendi, the series production company. The episodes debuted on the Telecinco network, and were later rerun by the same network as well as cable/satellite channels FactoríaDeFicción and Paramount Comedy. The series debuted in 22 April 2007 and became popular thanks to its funny characters, witty script, use of catchphrases and capacity to integrate and poke fun at contemporary issues; the program presents a caustic satire of many of the 'types' found in Spanish society. The name of the show involves wordplay, as "vecina" is the Spanish word for neighbour.
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La máquina de bailar
Title: La máquina de bailar
Character: Arbitro
Released: September 22, 2006
Type: Movie
After accidentally killing the albino boa of his boss, and in search of money to buy a new one, Dani and his colleagues sign up for the first national competition of Dance Dance Revolution.
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La semana que viene (sin falta)
Title: La semana que viene (sin falta)
Character: Luis
Released: March 3, 2006
Type: Movie
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Mis estimadas víctimas
Title: Mis estimadas víctimas
Character: Yerno de Sara
Released: January 1, 2005
Type: Movie
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Sleeping luck
Title: Sleeping luck
Character: Jefe de obra
Released: November 21, 2003
Type: Movie
Amparo, a lawyer working as an advisor in an insurance company in Madrid is grieving over a traumatic event in her past. She will have to react, however, to the world surrounding her when a young man of her acquaintance dies mysteriously while working in a mine. Amparo will take over his case and discover in the process a world of corruption and illegal measures taken by the company that the young man worked for.
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Platillos volantes
Title: Platillos volantes
Character: Subdirector
Released: November 7, 2003
Type: Movie
Based on real events, in 1972 Juan and José are two textile workers from Tarrasa, Catalonia (northeast to Spain) who meet during an UFOs' convention. Both share their passion about the paranormal, specially about UFOs. In these years where was very much UFOs' sightings, they feel captivated by the mystery and start to investigate the diverse theories about the intentions or purposes of the sightings. Their friendship and the obsession they have will turn in dementia and paranoia, hurting their relations with their respective friends and familiars and exposing their lives to an extreme decision due to the conclusion of their own investigations. Written by Chockys
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Title: Aquí no hay quien viva
Character: Ramón
Released: September 7, 2003
Type: TV
A caustic satire of many of the 'types' found in Spanish society.
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Title: Cuéntame cómo pasó
Character: Paulino
Released: September 13, 2001
Type: TV
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.
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This Was Solitude
Title: This Was Solitude
Character: Médico de Doro
Released: May 10, 2001
Type: Movie
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Kisses for Everyone
Title: Kisses for Everyone
Character: Padre Esparza (as Josu Ormaeche)
Released: December 1, 2000
Type: Movie
Three students are sent by their families to Cadiz in 1965, his last chance to pass and become what is expected of them. The appearance of some dancers disrupts their commitments: boys lose the course and girls, their work. But together they learn to decide their future.
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Heart of the Warrior
Title: Heart of the Warrior
Character: Congress Police Officer
Released: January 21, 2000
Type: Movie
Beldar and Sonja, a pair of thieves, steal a precious gem from the crypt of the Order of the Thousand Eyes, a daring act that will lead to unforeseen consequences.
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Plenilune
Title: Plenilune
Character: Camarero Bar (as Josu Ormaeche)
Released: August 15, 1999
Type: Movie
Romance and murder walk side by side in this psychological drama from Spain. A serial killer has been plying his grisly trade in a small town in Spain, murdering young girls and leaving their bodies in a nearby forest.
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Flowers From Another World
Title: Flowers From Another World
Character: Alcalde
Released: May 28, 1999
Type: Movie
Patricia, a woman from Dominican Republic, needs a home and an economic security that her illegal status in Madrid does not provide her. Milady, twenty, born in Havana and dying to travel the world. Marirosi has a job, a home, and the most complete solitude... just like Alfonso, Damián and Carmelo, men from the St. Eulalia, a village lacking both marrying women and future. A bachelors' party forces the encounter between them and the beginning of this bittersweet story of sharing a living.
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Entre todas las mujeres
Title: Entre todas las mujeres
Character: Colega
Released: June 12, 1998
Type: Movie
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The Dog in the Manger
Title: The Dog in the Manger
Character: Pageboy
Released: November 27, 1996
Type: Movie
Countess Diana de Belflor is in love with Teodoro, her secretary, but he is engaged to Marcela.
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Ay, Carmela!
Title: Ay, Carmela!
Character: (uncredited)
Released: March 16, 1990
Type: Movie
Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War. They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad, and receive a reprieve from an Italian Fascist commander who loves the theatre. He arranges a performance for his troops, bargaining with Paulino to stage a burlesque of the republic in exchange for the actors' freedom. Will the fiery and patriotic Carmela consent?
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Esquilache
Title: Esquilache
Character: Cabecilla
Released: January 29, 1989
Type: Movie
In the 18th century in Madrid, the Marquess of Esquilache, King Charles III of Spain's former minister, bans on wearing the popular wide collar with a long coat and brimmed hat. Along with other measures provoke a massive riot in the city.
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Tu novia está loca
Title: Tu novia está loca
Character: Impresentable 2
Released: January 21, 1988
Type: Movie
Amaya is a modern girl, independent, who runs an advertising gency. The business is doing well and is enmaorada of her boyfriend, a lawyer of lost causes somewhat confused. Its stable and happy life is shattered with the appearance of a famous movie star, party animal and womanizer.
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La vida alegre
Title: La vida alegre
Released: April 14, 1987
Type: Movie
Ana starts working as a Doctor in the S.T.I.U. (sexual transmission illnesses unit) at a Hospital. She begins meeting a lot of strange and bizarre characters there, while her jealous husband has to deal with it...