Dir. Ana Endara Lozano | Panana, 2024
Spanish with English subtitles | 108 min | Narrative
Venue: The Cinematheque
**There is 2nd screening of this film on Sept 12
Set in Panama City, this delicate and atmospheric drama explores the evolving relationship between two dissimilar lonely souls who develop a touching and unexpected bond. Ana María, a Colombian immigrant, employed as a home caregiver and harboring a secret, crosses paths with Mercedes, a high-class woman (played by acclaimed Chilean actress Paulina García, known for her role in Gloria), who is grappling with encroaching dementia that is slowly erasing her identity and past.
As their lives intertwine, they embark on a journey of mutual discovery and support, delving into the fraught complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Together, they navigate the challenges of caregiving and the profound need for connection, learning to survive and care for one another amid their personal struggles.
Festivals: San Sebastian (World Premiere) , Biarritz (Winner Audience Prize), San Francisco (Prize, Best Latinx Film).
Panamanian cinema remains relatively obscure; this exquisite film gracefully introduces us to two immigrants facing vastly different situations (featuring the talented Chilean actress Paulina García) and allows us to explore the astonishing debut work by film director Ana Endara.
