Direction: Santiago A. Zannou

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Santiago A. Zannou. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


La puerta de no retorno

2011 · Documentary · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Santiago A. Zannou

Cast Alphonse Zannou

Synopsis La puerta de no retorno (2011) follows Santiago A. Zannou as he joins his father, Alphonse, on a profound journey back to their ancestral home in Benin, four decades after Alphonse's departure. This emotional voyage is driven by Alphonse's quest...

6.2

78 votes

6.2

78 votes

El truco del manco

2008 · Movie · 87 min. · Spain

Direction Santiago A. Zannou

Cast Juan Manuel Montilla 'El Langui' · Ovono Candela · Javier Iglesias Bustamante · Elio Sagües

Synopsis El truco del manco (2008) follows the journey of Quique Heredia, a non-Gypsy individual with Gypsy-like features, who navigates life with mobility challenges due to cerebral palsy. His life takes an unexpected turn when El Cuajo persuades his friend Adolfo,...

6.2

8K votes

6.2

8K votes

5.4

33 votes

Dirty Face (S)

2004 · Movie · 20 min. · Spain

Direction Santiago A. Zannou

Cast Emilio Buale · Martín Mboume · Iván Morales · Vicenta N'Dongo

Synopsis Dirty Face (S) (2004) centers around a young boy who is just six years old. His peers at school have given him the nickname "Dirty Face," leading him to repeatedly wash his face in a futile attempt to cleanse himself...

4.9

41 votes

4.9

41 votes

Muna

2016 · Documentary · 71 min. · Spain

Direction Santiago A. Zannou

Synopsis Muna (2016) explores the lives of Ethiopian women from various regions, using a letter as a common thread to highlight their experiences. The documentary showcases the daily struggles and triumphs of these women, who are often unsung heroes, silently and...

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