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San Francisco en la Chureca

Synopsis

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Rossana Lacayo
Original Title
San Francisco en la Chureca
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 1m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rossana Lacayo

Department Leadership Roster

Rossana Lacayo

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Francisco en la Chureca

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is San Francisco en la Chureca about?

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.

Who directed San Francisco en la Chureca?

San Francisco en la Chureca was directed by Rossana Lacayo.

Who stars in San Francisco en la Chureca?

The principal cast of San Francisco en la Chureca includes Gilberto Montalván.

When was San Francisco en la Chureca released and how long is it?

San Francisco en la Chureca was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.