From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today

Overview

In this documentary portrait of post-revolutionary Nicaragua, director Helena Solberg follows the Chavarría family while examining the broader social and political changes following the 1979 overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship. Interweaving personal testimony with archival footage of U.S. intervention, revolutionary struggle, and national reform efforts, the film reflects on the hopes and tensions shaping the country’s future.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 7, 1982

Original language

Spanish

Spoken languages

Spanish, English

Countries

United States of America, Nicaragua

Production

Radiante Filmes,International Women's Film Project

Cast

Helena Solberg

Director

Helena Solberg

Writer

Saul Landau

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt14689962