Pikineras

Helena, a young photographer, travels with her husband Rafael and his assistant Patricia to the exotic island of Ometepe, Nicaragua, to take photos. In the beginning the trip is peaceful and relaxed, but soon turns unpredictable due to the repressed passions of the characters that come together with the myths and indigenous legends that surround the island.

This documentary narrates the birth and development of Nicaraguan cinematography through iconic images and fragments of Nicaraguan film. It covers the revolution, the creation of the first film instituto in the country (INCINE), and the pioneers and representative productions and co-productions. The film concludes with the emergence of independent cinema.

A poetic dissection of the role of women in post-revolutionary Nicaraguan society.

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.