| Invasion | |
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 Film poster | |
| Spanish | Invasión |
| Directed by | Abner Benaim |
| Written by | Abner Benaim |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Panama |
| Language | Spanish |
Invasion (Spanish: Invasión) is a 2014 Panamanian documentary film written and directed by Abner Benaim about the 1989 US invasion. It was selected as the Panamanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.[1] It was the first time that Panama submitted a film for the Best Foreign Language Oscar.[2]
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Synopsis
The film interviews many Panama residents who were affected by the invasion of Panama in 1989. The film also interviewed Manuel Noriega, which was very controversial to some of the viewers, as he was serving a life sentence.[3]
Reception
The film won the Best Documentary Audience Award, and the MasterCard Central America and Caribbean Audience Award, at the Panama film festival.[2]
See also
- List of submissions to the 87th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Panamanian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ^ "For First Time Ever, Panama Joins Oscar Race, with 'Invasion'". Variety. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ a b "Oscars: Panama Selects 'Invasion' for Foreign-Language Category". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "'Invasion' Documentary Hits Big at Panama's International Film Festival (Guest Blog)". TheWrap. 9 April 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
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