Hijo de Tigre y Mula
A gripping documentary uncovering the 14-year struggle behind Panama’s reclaiming of its canal and the legacy still shaping global power and national identity.
This powerful and timely documentary traces an extraordinary 14 years of diplomatic negotiations that saw Panama reclaim control of the Panama Canal from the US government. Through rare archival footage, insightful interviews and compelling storytelling, director Annie Canavaggio thrillingly recounts the behind-the-scenes efforts of Panama General Omar Torrijos and the international negotiations that culminated in the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Agreements. It’s a pivotal chapter in Latin American history, reminding audiences of the political courage and national pride that shaped a nation’s destiny. As new global tensions emerge, The Panama Canal Treaties – Son of Tiger & Mule offers a crucial reflection on notions of sovereignty and resistance, and a reminder of this waterway significance to the global geopolitical map.
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Premiere statusInternational premiere
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Director(s)Annie Canavaggio
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Country(s)Panama, Colombia
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Year2025
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Duration103 mins
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Executive producer(s)Annie Canavaggio / Marina Productions, Maria Neyla Santamaria / Milagros Producciones
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Producer(s)Annie Canavaggio / Marina Productions, Maria Neyla Santamaria / Milagros Producciones
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CinematographyCarlos Arango de Montis ADFC
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EditingLeyda Nápoles Viant
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SoundRichard Córdoba
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Language(s)Spanish
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