Direction: José Luis Guerín

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by José Luis Guerín. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Guest

2010 · Documentary · 124 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Guerín

Synopsis Guest (2010) follows the journey of filmmaker Jose Luis Guerin as he navigates the globe over the course of a year, attending various film festivals to showcase his prior work. The documentary offers an intimate and genuine look into the...

7.2

547 votes

7.2

547 votes

En construcción

2001 · Documentary · 125 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Guerín

Synopsis En construcción (2001) follows the year-and-a-half journey of Spanish filmmaker Jose Luis Guerin as he captures the transformation of the El Chino neighborhood in Barcelona through the construction of a new apartment building. From an initial 110 hours of footage,...

7.2

7K votes

7.2

7K votes

7.2

251 votes

7.1

2K votes

Innisfree

1990 · Documentary · 110 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Guerín

6.9

721 votes

6.9

721 votes

De una isla

2019 · Documentary · 26 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Guerín

Synopsis De una isla (2019) takes viewers on a lyrical journey through the unique landscape of Lanzarote, an island known for its volcanic terrain and stark beauty. This documentary captures the essence of the island through a series of evocative scenes,...

6.8

37 votes

6.8

37 votes

Unas fotos en la ciudad de Sylvia

2007 · Documentary · 67 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Guerín

Synopsis Unas fotos en la ciudad de Sylvia (2007) is a unique cinematic work that predates José Luis Guerín's feature film "En la Ciudad de Sylvia." This documentary is composed of a series of black and white photographs, presented in silence,...

6.7

286 votes

6.7

286 votes

Memories of a Morning

2011 · Documentary · 47 min. · South Korea

Direction José Luis Guerín

Synopsis Memories of a Morning (2011) delves into the aftermath of a tragic event that occurred on January 21st, 2008, when a violinist residing in Guerín’s neighborhood took his own life by leaping from his window, completely unclothed. The sole piece...

6.7

109 votes

6.7

109 votes

Two Letters for Ana

2011 · Documentary · 28 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Guerín

Cast Moreno Bernardi · Garazi López de Armentia

Synopsis Two Letters for Ana (2011) explores the enduring power of love and longing through a unique blend of historical narrative and personal reflection. The documentary delves into the tale of a young Greek woman who, separated from her beloved who...

6.6

44 votes

6.6

44 votes

The Academy of Muses

2015 · Movie · 92 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Guerín

Cast Raffaele Pinto · Emanuela Forgetta · Rosa Delor Muns · Mireia Iniesta

Synopsis The Academy of Muses (2015) follows the journey of a linguist named Pinto from Naples who conducts an unconventional course titled 'being a muse' at the University of Barcelona. Pinto's wife, however, is skeptical about his ambitious project aimed at...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

Los motivos de Berta (Berta's Motives)

1984 · Movie · 115 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Guerín

Cast Silvia Gracia · Arielle Dombasle · Iñaki Aierra · Rafael Díaz

Synopsis Los motivos de Berta (Berta's Motives) (1984) follows the journey of Berta, a young teenager navigating the transitional phase from childhood to adulthood. This debut film by director Jose Luis Guerin masterfully uses everyday actions, events, gestures, and facial expressions...

6.3

274 votes

6.3

274 votes

In the City of Sylvia

2007 · Movie · 82 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Guerín

Cast Xavier Lafitte · Pilar López de Ayala · Tanja Czichy · Laurence Cordier

Synopsis In the City of Sylvia (2007) follows a young traveler who, during the summer, meanders through the urban landscape, capturing fleeting moments and expressions through his sketches. Driven by a quest to reconnect with a woman he encountered years ago,...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Le Saphir de Saint-Louis

2015 · Documentary · 35 min. · France

Direction José Luis Guerín

5.5

32 votes

5.5

32 votes

Souvenir (S)

1986 · Documentary · 5 min. · Spain

5.2

186 votes

5.2

186 votes

La dama de Corinto (S)

2010 · Movie · 10 min. · Spain

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A Ryokan (S)

2020 · Documentary · 4 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis Guerín

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City Life

1990 · Documentary · 251 min. · Netherlands

Direction Alejandro Agresti · Gábor Altorjay · José Luis Guerín · Clemens Klopfenstein

Synopsis City Life (1990) presents a sweeping, kaleidoscopic view of the world through a collection of twelve short films, each directed by a unique and innovative filmmaker from different corners of the globe. This award-winning episodic film offers a personal and...

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