Alfredo León León

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Alfredo León León

Alfredo León León is an Ecuadorian filmmaker, writer and producer. He has produced, written and directed television series, commercials, documentaries and short films including "Impulsos" that won the Audience Award at the 1st Cero Latitud Film Festival in Quito. His first film was "Mono con gallinas", and his second feature film, "Sumergible", is currently in post production.

Known For

SubmersibleSubmersible · 2020
Submersible
5.52020
MovieThriller
A handmade narco sub is on the verge of sinking and losing its precious cargo due to a mechanical failure. The three crew members are forced to open the forbidden cargo cabin to distribute the weight and save the ship. Next to the cargo they find a special “gift“ for the buyer: a young girl, gagged and in terrible shape. The boat, barely big enough for three to begin with, becomes a steaming powder cake of fears, desires and greed.
Bienvenido a tu FamiliaBienvenido a tu Familia · 2009
Bienvenido a tu Familia
2009
MovieDocumentary
The story of three Ecuadorian families who, separated by migration, fight to reunite.
El día que me calléEl día que me callé · 2022
El día que me callé
4.02022
MovieDocumentary
Victor was victim of a violent attack during the government of León Febres Cordero in 1987. More than 30 years later, he decides to free himself from the weight of the secrets and ghosts that has carried for many years and speak out.
Alfaro Vive Carajo: Del sueño al caosAlfaro Vive Carajo: Del sueño al caos · 2007
Alfaro Vive Carajo: Del sueño al caos
7.02007
MovieDocumentary
Documentary regarding Ecuadorian militant group cum political party "Alfaro Vive Carajo" from their start in the 80s to their unexpected return to action in 2007.
Mete gol, ganaMete gol, gana · 2008
Mete gol, gana
6.02008
MovieDocumentary
Jonathan and Romario are two Afro-Ecuadorian children from the Chota Valley, one of the poorest regions of Ecuador. Their fate can be one of two: to become world-class footballers like Ulises de la Cruz, Chucho Benitez and Antonio Valencia, or farmers like Darwin. This documentary reveals the lack of opportunities, discrimination, and economic and social segregation that black communities face in Ecuador.
Open WoundOpen Wound · 2013
Open Wound
4.02013
MovieWarDrama
Jorge, a young Ecuadorian, is unexpectedly in the middle of the jungle as an inexperienced soldier. At first, Jorge is confident that military experience makes you a recognized and respected man. But he finds out that the reality is very different; as the private may face neglect, hunger, death and nature, especially human nature. Captive in an enemy camp, Jorge must discover who he has become as he recovers from his injuries and struggles to escape with his fellow prisoner Hugo or stay there under the care of the Peruvian nurse Dolores. Difficult decisions ... beyond the target and border that divides them are abound.
Camino a la metaCamino a la meta · 2013
Camino a la meta
2013
MovieDocumentary
The documentary follows the classification, preparation and participation in the Olympic Games of the athletes Beatriz Pascual, Rolando Saquipay and Claudio Villanueva.

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