
Directing
Leonardo Sagástegui
Born
1974-10-22 (52)
Place of birth
Lima, Peru
Known for
Directing
Credits
29 titles
Leonardo Daniel Sagástegui Mantilla was born in Lima in 1974, is a Peruvian independent filmmaker, screenwriter, and writer whose artistic vision is distinguished by the exploration of intimate narratives across both visual and literary mediums. In the realm of cinema, Sagástegui defines himself as a filmmaker driven by the creative freedom of the independent circuit. His work encompasses the entire creative process—from writing original screenplays to directing projects—translating his keen eye as a professional photographer into the language of the cinematic camera. His work is characterized by a constant pursuit of visual authenticity, employing technical elements from short-form cinema …
Known for
NRPancho sits at his table, waiting for a friend to play cards; however, the person who arrives is a dangerous killer willing to do whatever it takes to get away with his crimes. Pancho—no pushover himself—refuses to back down, and the two engage in a psychological duel where the weaker party could snap at any moment.
El hombre sentado a la mesa
2000
NRThree friends gather for a séance to summon the soul of a deceased friend; however, one of them begins to experience very strange occurrences, which prevents them from continuing the invocation. The other two friends, taken aback, fail to realize that the séance has spiraled out of their control—never imagining that the spirit was already among them.
La sesión
2000
NRA man decides to run a marathon, but then changes his mind.
Correr, correr, correr
2008
NRFive friends enter a radio contest and win a prize for the whole group. One of them exchanges it for a cell phone, without considering the consequences of her decision.
Puedo Escoger
2007
NRA documentary where two guys want to take advantage of Valentine's Day to start a business, but reality will hit them hard.
En el día de los enamorados
2005
NRA documentary that follows the lives of two men living in opposite districts of Lima during the quarantine, until they connect at night to host a live podcast about cinema.
#Podcast
2020
Film credits
2000s · 4 titles
NRPancho sits at his table, waiting for a friend to play cards; however, the person who arrives is a dangerous killer willing to do whatever it takes to get away with his crimes. Pancho—no pushover himself—refuses to back down, and the two engage in a psychological duel where the weaker party could snap at any moment.
El hombre sentado a la mesa
2000
NRThree friends gather for a séance to summon the soul of a deceased friend; however, one of them begins to experience very strange occurrences, which prevents them from continuing the invocation. The other two friends, taken aback, fail to realize that the séance has spiraled out of their control—never imagining that the spirit was already among them.
La sesión
2000
NRA documentary where two guys want to take advantage of Valentine's Day to start a business, but reality will hit them hard.
En el día de los enamorados
2005
NRA young man without opportunities spends the entire day without doing anything apparently important for his life. Meanwhile, he competes in a TV show.
Un día
2003
Behind the camera
NRPancho sits at his table, waiting for a friend to play cards; however, the person who arrives is a dangerous killer willing to do whatever it takes to get away with his crimes. Pancho—no pushover himself—refuses to back down, and the two engage in a psychological duel where the weaker party could snap at any moment.
El hombre sentado a la mesa
2000
NRPancho sits at his table, waiting for a friend to play cards; however, the person who arrives is a dangerous killer willing to do whatever it takes to get away with his crimes. Pancho—no pushover himself—refuses to back down, and the two engage in a psychological duel where the weaker party could snap at any moment.
El hombre sentado a la mesa
2000
NRThree friends gather for a séance to summon the soul of a deceased friend; however, one of them begins to experience very strange occurrences, which prevents them from continuing the invocation. The other two friends, taken aback, fail to realize that the séance has spiraled out of their control—never imagining that the spirit was already among them.
La sesión
2000
NRThree friends gather for a séance to summon the soul of a deceased friend; however, one of them begins to experience very strange occurrences, which prevents them from continuing the invocation. The other two friends, taken aback, fail to realize that the séance has spiraled out of their control—never imagining that the spirit was already among them.
La sesión
2000
NRA man decides to run a marathon, but then changes his mind.
Correr, correr, correr
2008
NRA man decides to run a marathon, but then changes his mind.
Correr, correr, correr
2008
NRA man decides to run a marathon, but then changes his mind.
Correr, correr, correr
2008
NRFive friends enter a radio contest and win a prize for the whole group. One of them exchanges it for a cell phone, without considering the consequences of her decision.
Puedo Escoger
2007
NRFive friends enter a radio contest and win a prize for the whole group. One of them exchanges it for a cell phone, without considering the consequences of her decision.
Puedo Escoger
2007
NRA documentary where two guys want to take advantage of Valentine's Day to start a business, but reality will hit them hard.
En el día de los enamorados
2005
NRA documentary where two guys want to take advantage of Valentine's Day to start a business, but reality will hit them hard.
En el día de los enamorados
2005
NRA documentary that follows the lives of two men living in opposite districts of Lima during the quarantine, until they connect at night to host a live podcast about cinema.
#Podcast
2020
NRSet in a high school, with secondary students, it has a simple plot, good acting, and a fluid narrative. A boy is in love with a girl, but he doesn't dare confess his feelings; when he finally decides to, it's too late. The final scene shows him descending the school stairs from a high angle.
La tortuga, la liebre y los lobos
2003
NRSet in a high school, with secondary students, it has a simple plot, good acting, and a fluid narrative. A boy is in love with a girl, but he doesn't dare confess his feelings; when he finally decides to, it's too late. The final scene shows him descending the school stairs from a high angle.
La tortuga, la liebre y los lobos
2003
NRAfter five years, Iturbide, a young man bored with his job, runs into an old college friend (Pancho) whose working conditions are diametrically opposed to his own. Pancho promises to get him a job at the company where he is a top executive. Touched by his friend's gesture, Iturbide only has to send a simple application, but this process will cause him a few minor inconveniences.
Solicitud de personal
1999
NRAfter five years, Iturbide, a young man bored with his job, runs into an old college friend (Pancho) whose working conditions are diametrically opposed to his own. Pancho promises to get him a job at the company where he is a top executive. Touched by his friend's gesture, Iturbide only has to send a simple application, but this process will cause him a few minor inconveniences.
Solicitud de personal
1999
NRBehind the Jorge Chávez International Airport lies the former San Agustín hacienda, founded at the beginning of the 20th century by a Catholic congregation and later acquired by the Prado family. The hacienda was dedicated to sugarcane cultivation and later to cotton. In 1930, a Japanese colony arrived and subdivided the hacienda. In 1960, construction of the airport began, for which part of San Agustín was sold. The workers settled on these fertile lands and on January 9, 1973, they created the shantytown of El Ayllu. To this day, they do not possess property titles, and in 2000 the government declared its expropriation. However, optimism prevails among the population, reflected in their soccer and cockfighting championships, patron saint festivals, and even the creation of the Juanita Barrantes community library, in honor of the teacher of all generations in the town. The uncertainty of the imminent departure does not diminish the cultivation of their lands, customs and hearts.
Se anuncia la partida
2008
NRA group of matchboxes wanders around wherever they please.
Cajitas
2008
NRA group of matchboxes wanders around wherever they please.
Cajitas
2008
NRA young man without opportunities spends the entire day without doing anything apparently important for his life. Meanwhile, he competes in a TV show.
Un día
2003
NRA young man without opportunities spends the entire day without doing anything apparently important for his life. Meanwhile, he competes in a TV show.
Un día
2003
NRA young man without opportunities spends the entire day without doing anything apparently important for his life. Meanwhile, he competes in a TV show.
Un día
2003
NRShort documentary made with archival footage of the poet Elí Martín, and testimonies from family and friends who remember him.
Es un azar no encontrarte
2003
