Telmo Esnal revisits a forgotten project during the 2020 lockdown. 'UR', a tale by Pablo Azkue, serves as the foundation for 'Urtzen', a cinematic essay that intertwines dialogues, images, and music. The film reflects on existence through a collage format, drawing connections between human consciousness and the sea. Esnal's work invites contemplation of nature and the relationship between humanity and the environment.

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See how Telmo Esnal reinterprets Pablo Azkue's tale.
Find out how recycled media creates a new narrative.
Meet the themes of conscience and nature in a unique format.

Did You Know

The film is a 94-minute long cinematic essay released in 2020.
Urtzen is based on a tale by Pablo Azkue.
Telmo Esnal revived this project during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Cinematic essaysEnvironmental themesArtistic collages

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