Clean Hands

About This Movie

Clean Hands is a raw and immersive documentary that really gets under your skin. Over seven years, it captures the profound human experience of a family navigating life near La Chureca, that massive garbage dump in Nicaragua. The pacing is deliberate, allowing you to sit with the weight of their struggles, and the cinematography feels almost intimate, making you a silent observer in their daily lives. What struck me was the juxtaposition of despair and hope – a real testament to resilience. The performances, though not traditional acting, carry an authenticity that’s hard to shake off. It's not about flashy effects; it's all about the real, gritty life unfolding before your eyes. This film is distinctive in how it humanizes poverty and survival without sensationalizing it.

Explores themes of resilience and survival.Unique long-term documentary project.Deeply personal and intimate storytelling.