Production
Arturo Menéndez
Born
1978-10-03 (48)
Place of birth
Sn Salvador, El Salvador
Known for
Production
Credits
13 titles
Arturo Menéndez (born October 3, 1978) is a Salvadoran film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his contributions to contemporary cinema in El Salvador. He studied film direction in New York and screenwriting in Madrid, and is the founder of the independent production company Mecosta Films International. Menéndez gained international recognition with his short film Cinema Libertad, which was showcased at numerous festivals worldwide, and his 2014 feature Malacrianza, considered the first Salvadoran fiction film in decades to be presented internationally. He also directed La palabra de Pablo (2018), a drama that was acquired for distribution by HBO, further marking a milestone for…
Known for
6.0The life of a simple piñata salesman named Don Cleo is turned upside down when he falls victim to an extortionist he can’t possibly afford to pay. The harder he tries to raise the funds, the deeper into trouble he gets. If Don Cleo hopes to survive, he’ll have to face his fears and stand up to his tormentors.
The Crow's Nest
2014
7.0Angela takes a walk in San Salvador, and discovers that there are places where you can't escape walking. On these places you need wings.
Parávolar
2008
10.0A boy living in an abandoned cinema meets a young girl. As their friendship develops, the boy entertains the other cinema residents with stories and shadow puppets.
Cinema Libertad
2009
NRA narcissistic comedian wakes up in the opposite sex body following an automobile accident.
The Ballad of Hortensia
2024
6.3Loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Othello, La Palabra de Pablo (Pablo's Word) tells the story of a broken contemporary Salvadorian upper middle class family - struggling with jealousy and revenge.
Pablo's Word
2017
Film credits
2000s · 2 titles
7.0Angela takes a walk in San Salvador, and discovers that there are places where you can't escape walking. On these places you need wings.
Parávolar
2008
7.0Angela takes a walk in San Salvador, and discovers that there are places where you can't escape walking. On these places you need wings.
Parávolar
2008
Behind the camera
6.0The life of a simple piñata salesman named Don Cleo is turned upside down when he falls victim to an extortionist he can’t possibly afford to pay. The harder he tries to raise the funds, the deeper into trouble he gets. If Don Cleo hopes to survive, he’ll have to face his fears and stand up to his tormentors.
The Crow's Nest
2014
6.0The life of a simple piñata salesman named Don Cleo is turned upside down when he falls victim to an extortionist he can’t possibly afford to pay. The harder he tries to raise the funds, the deeper into trouble he gets. If Don Cleo hopes to survive, he’ll have to face his fears and stand up to his tormentors.
The Crow's Nest
2014
6.0The life of a simple piñata salesman named Don Cleo is turned upside down when he falls victim to an extortionist he can’t possibly afford to pay. The harder he tries to raise the funds, the deeper into trouble he gets. If Don Cleo hopes to survive, he’ll have to face his fears and stand up to his tormentors.
The Crow's Nest
2014
7.0Angela takes a walk in San Salvador, and discovers that there are places where you can't escape walking. On these places you need wings.
Parávolar
2008
7.0Angela takes a walk in San Salvador, and discovers that there are places where you can't escape walking. On these places you need wings.
Parávolar
2008
10.0A boy living in an abandoned cinema meets a young girl. As their friendship develops, the boy entertains the other cinema residents with stories and shadow puppets.
Cinema Libertad
2009
10.0A boy living in an abandoned cinema meets a young girl. As their friendship develops, the boy entertains the other cinema residents with stories and shadow puppets.
Cinema Libertad
2009
NRA narcissistic comedian wakes up in the opposite sex body following an automobile accident.
The Ballad of Hortensia
2024
6.3Loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Othello, La Palabra de Pablo (Pablo's Word) tells the story of a broken contemporary Salvadorian upper middle class family - struggling with jealousy and revenge.
Pablo's Word
2017
6.3Loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Othello, La Palabra de Pablo (Pablo's Word) tells the story of a broken contemporary Salvadorian upper middle class family - struggling with jealousy and revenge.
Pablo's Word
2017
6.3Loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Othello, La Palabra de Pablo (Pablo's Word) tells the story of a broken contemporary Salvadorian upper middle class family - struggling with jealousy and revenge.
Pablo's Word
2017