After fighting in the First Carlist War, Martín returns to his family farm in Gipuzkoa and discovers with surprise that his younger brother, Joaquin, is much taller than normal. Convinced that everyone will want to pay to see the larger man on Earth, both brothers embark on a long journey through Europe in which ambition, money and fame will forever change the fate of the family. A story inspired by real events
The Oñatiarra director has a long history in the world of animation, cinema, documentaries, and in general, audiovisual works. He co-directed with Iñigo Berasategi the animation films as 'Cristobal Molón' or 'Glup', which was selected for the 2004 Goya Awards in the category of Best Animated Film, and in 2007 he directed together with Jose Mari Goenaga the documentary 'Lucio', a project that would also opt for the 2007 Goya Awards in the Best Documentary category. In 2011 he directed with the same director the short film 'Amigo íntimo' which wins the award for best short film at the Creat Rivas festival. Codirects 'Handia' (Arregi and Garaño, 2017), which won 10 Goya Awards and 'Infinite trench' (Arregui, Garaño and Goenaba, 2019)In addition, Arregi has been also a feature film producer.
“La trinchera infinita” (2019) / “Handia”(2017) / "Loreak" (2014) / "Zarautzen erosi" (2014) / "El Método Arrieta" (2013) / "Amigo íntimo" (2011) / "Lucio" (2007) / "Cristobal Molón" (2006) / "Wide Angle" (2004) / "Glup" (2004)
Jon studied Journalism and Advertising at the University of the Basque Country and Cinema in Sarobe (Basque Country) and in San Diego (USA). In 2001, he founded the production company Moriarti with other four colleagues, and he has worked as film director and/or screenwriter for many audiovisual projects. His short films have won over 100 competitions and his documentaries have been broadcast in more than fifteen countries.
"La trinchera infinita" (2019) / "Handia" (2017) / "Renovable" (2016) / "Loreak" (2014) / "La casa del nazareno" (2011) / "Urezko eraztuna" (2011) / "80 Egunean" (2010) / "Perurena" (2010) / "Asämara" (2008) / "On the line" (2008) / "FGM" (2008)
