Esteban Crespo

Directing

Esteban Crespo

Born

1971-06-10 (55)

Place of birth

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Known for

Directing

Credits

15 titles

Known for

Black Beach poster
5.8

Carlos, a ruthless Spanish negotiation expert working in Brussels, is tasked with handling the kidnapping of a senior oil company executive in a troubled West African country —with which he has old and deep ties—, torn by ethnic tensions and government abuses.

Black Beach

2020

The Tip poster
NR

A retired movie star turns a flower delivery boy into a millionaire.

The Tip

2014

That Wasn't Me poster
5.5

Aquél no Era Yo [That Wasn't Me] is a 2012 Spanish short film directed by Esteban Crespo. It tells the story of Paul and Kaney. Two characters, an African child and a Spanish woman, who could have nothing in common, but will get to join their lives forever through a life-giving shot. Kaney is an African child soldier. He lives with many child soldiers and obeys the orders given by the man who has become like their father, the General of the Rebel Army. Paula is a Spanish aid worker who moved to Africa following her boyfriend, Juanjo, in order to bring help and to rescue the child soldiers who live there. In a border crossing point, Paula and Kaney meet each other and this will be the starting point of this dramatic story, full of fear, violence and redemption. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

That Wasn't Me

2012

Lala poster
5.3

Once upon a time: a return, a town, a dead person, a family ... and a story.

Lala

2009

Amar poster
6.7

No synopsis available yet.

Amar

2005

The Exile poster
5.3

In Spain during civil war, a seminarian, Teo, is assigned to a small, remote fortress on the top of the mountain. Teo has to share a tiny place with Silverio who is already stationed there. They argue with each other over all aspects, including their personality, values and way of living. As time passes they come to understand each other and strike the subtle balance of everyday lives together. But the balance starts to shake when Solska, a wounded militia woman, comes and lives with them.

The Exile

2015

Behind the camera

Black Beach poster
5.8

Carlos, a ruthless Spanish negotiation expert working in Brussels, is tasked with handling the kidnapping of a senior oil company executive in a troubled West African country —with which he has old and deep ties—, torn by ethnic tensions and government abuses.

Black Beach

2020

Black Beach poster
5.8

Carlos, a ruthless Spanish negotiation expert working in Brussels, is tasked with handling the kidnapping of a senior oil company executive in a troubled West African country —with which he has old and deep ties—, torn by ethnic tensions and government abuses.

Black Beach

2020

The Tip poster
NR

A retired movie star turns a flower delivery boy into a millionaire.

The Tip

2014

The Tip poster
NR

A retired movie star turns a flower delivery boy into a millionaire.

The Tip

2014

That Wasn't Me poster
5.5

Aquél no Era Yo [That Wasn't Me] is a 2012 Spanish short film directed by Esteban Crespo. It tells the story of Paul and Kaney. Two characters, an African child and a Spanish woman, who could have nothing in common, but will get to join their lives forever through a life-giving shot. Kaney is an African child soldier. He lives with many child soldiers and obeys the orders given by the man who has become like their father, the General of the Rebel Army. Paula is a Spanish aid worker who moved to Africa following her boyfriend, Juanjo, in order to bring help and to rescue the child soldiers who live there. In a border crossing point, Paula and Kaney meet each other and this will be the starting point of this dramatic story, full of fear, violence and redemption. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

That Wasn't Me

2012

That Wasn't Me poster
5.5

Aquél no Era Yo [That Wasn't Me] is a 2012 Spanish short film directed by Esteban Crespo. It tells the story of Paul and Kaney. Two characters, an African child and a Spanish woman, who could have nothing in common, but will get to join their lives forever through a life-giving shot. Kaney is an African child soldier. He lives with many child soldiers and obeys the orders given by the man who has become like their father, the General of the Rebel Army. Paula is a Spanish aid worker who moved to Africa following her boyfriend, Juanjo, in order to bring help and to rescue the child soldiers who live there. In a border crossing point, Paula and Kaney meet each other and this will be the starting point of this dramatic story, full of fear, violence and redemption. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

That Wasn't Me

2012

Lala poster
5.3

Once upon a time: a return, a town, a dead person, a family ... and a story.

Lala

2009

Amar poster
6.7

No synopsis available yet.

Amar

2005

Amar poster
6.7

No synopsis available yet.

Amar

2005

The Exile poster
5.3

In Spain during civil war, a seminarian, Teo, is assigned to a small, remote fortress on the top of the mountain. Teo has to share a tiny place with Silverio who is already stationed there. They argue with each other over all aspects, including their personality, values and way of living. As time passes they come to understand each other and strike the subtle balance of everyday lives together. But the balance starts to shake when Solska, a wounded militia woman, comes and lives with them.

The Exile

2015

Siempre quise trabajar en una fábrica poster
5.5

No synopsis available yet.

Siempre quise trabajar en una fábrica

2005

Siempre quise trabajar en una fábrica poster
5.5

No synopsis available yet.

Siempre quise trabajar en una fábrica

2005

No artwork available
3.5

An elderly woman prepares meticulously what he believes will be one of the great events of his life. (Inspired by the tragic death of Mexican actress Lupe Velez).

Fin

2006

Loving poster
5.1

Laura and Carlos love each other as if every day was the last, and perhaps that first love intensity is what will tear them apart a year later.

Loving

2017

Loving poster
5.1

Laura and Carlos love each other as if every day was the last, and perhaps that first love intensity is what will tear them apart a year later.

Loving

2017