San Francisco en la Chureca

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San Francisco en la Chureca (2013)

Directed by Rossana Lacayo

· 1h 01m

The film tells a heartwarming story of unconditional love and loyalty between humans and animals. It centers on Gilberto, a 70-year-old man who lived for four decades inside La Chureca—Managua's former open-air garbage dump—alongside his 30 dogs. The documentary captures Gilberto's emotional and physical challenges as the dump undergoes closure and modern transformation, forcing him to adapt to a new subsidized home and a completely different lifestyle with his loyal canine companions.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Rossana Lacayo

Details

Release date
2013-11-10
Runtime
1h 01m
Original language
EN