Heiress of the Wind
Doubt, disillusionment and a changing Nicaragua
Gloria’s parents are revolutionary Sandinistas, fighting to liberate Nicaragua from decades under dictatorship. In 1979, they are finally successful, plunging the nation into civil war. Living life on the front line, the greater good forever takes centre stage. But what about young Gloria? Now an adult, Gloria recalls the past with painful clarity. Her reflections pave the way for searing debates regarding torture, tragedy and the importance of parental love.
“Without knowing, I gave my childhood to the revolution… I carry the revolution wherever I go. It’s my mark, my scar. But it doesn’t hurt like it used to.”
Festivals
IDFA - Official Selection
Central American International Film Festival - Best Central American Documentary
Central American Film Festival - Audience Award for Best Documentary
New York Latino Film Festival - Official Selection
