Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon
Directing
Biography
Ramiro Lacayo is a highly accomplished and versatile artist who has made significant contributions to Nicaragua's cultural landscape. With a diverse range of achievements, Lacayo has become an esteemed figure in the country's recent history. Throughout his career, he has excelled in various artistic mediums, including film, literature, and painting. Lacayo's artistic journey began with his role as the director of INCINE (Nicaraguan Institute of Film), where he created short films and documentaries, contributing to the development of Nicaraguan cinema.
Known For
Narrative of a period of life (1926 - 1934) of the Nicaraguan revolutionary leader Sandino, who was known as "The general of free men."
Sandino
Experimental Short from Noticero INCINE
Más claro no canta un gallo
An older man and his dog walk around the neighborhood.
Corredor de Escombros
First sandinist noticiero
Noticiero 1 : Nacionalización de las minas
In this political thriller, Reynaldo, a young dancer from a resort area on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast, deserts his career to join his nation's fight against the American-backed Contras. Wartime footage is interspersed with dance scenes, including one notable break-dancing demonstration at a discotheque. Despite its heavy political theme, this Spanish-language war drama also features a romantic subplot.
The Ghost of War
Short film documentary showing the inhumane states that banana workers were under.
Bananeras
Short film with footage of the Vietnam and USA war
Del Aguila al Dragón
Short film based on the story by Sergio Ramirez Mercado