From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today (1982)
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.
Director: Helena Solberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 7, 1982
Cast
- Helena Solberg - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Carlos Mejia Godoy
Editing: Melanie Maholick
Production: International Women's Film Project, Radiante Filmes
Country: United States of America, Nicaragua
Language: Español, English
Original Language: es
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- What is From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today about?
- 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.
- Who directed From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today?
- From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today was directed by Helena Solberg.
- Who stars in From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today?
- From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today stars Helena Solberg.
- How long is From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today?
- From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today?
- From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today is a Documentary film.
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- From the Ashes: Nicaragua Today was produced in United States of America, Nicaragua.