(icij.org) A movie inspired by one of the biggest data leaks in history is set for its world premiere at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival, considered a key launchpad for Academy Awards’ success next February. The Laundromat, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh for Netflix, is based on the Panama Papers, the culmination of a global investigation … [Read more...]

(Variety) PANAMA CITY  — The 8th IFF Panama has further reinforced its industry dimension, with a record number of submissions to the Primera Mirada pix-in-post sidebar and more sales agents and festival programmers attending the event, which this year includes the Locarno Industry Academy and a new Fipresci Award for the 12-pic Stories from Central America and the … [Read more...]

The International Film Festival of Panama has announced the 12 films that will screen in the Stories of Central America and the Caribbean” Showcase during the festival, which runs from April 4-10. Women directed five of the selections, and one is an international premiere. Selected films from the showcase include: Attachment (Apego, (Costa Rica-Chile), Patricia Velásquez … [Read more...]

(International Living) Panama City is a compact capital, crammed with must-see sights, world-class restaurants, and so much more. You could easily spend a week enjoying all the city has to offer. But what if you’re short on time? Never fear, you can do a lot in a 24-hour stay…if you plan it right. I’ve been living here and writing about Panama for over 12 years. Plus, … [Read more...]

“Ron de cortesía” is probably the nicest welcome I’ve encountered checking into a hotel. The decanter of courtesy rum was just to the right of the tiny reception in Las Clementinas, a beautiful apart-hotel in Panama City’s Casco Viejo (Old Quarter). Far more grown-up than a hot towel and a fruit juice, a quality rum slows you down, gets your pulse running at the right beat for … [Read more...]