Invasion (2014 film) explained

Invasion
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Director:	Abner Benaim
Runtime:	94 minutes
Country:	Panama
Language:	Spanish

Invasion (Spanish; Castilian: '''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]

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.

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: For First Time Ever, Panama Joins Oscar Race, with 'Invasion' . 17 September 2014 . Variety.
2. Web site: Oscars: Panama Selects 'Invasion' for Foreign-Language Category . 17 September 2014 . Hollywood Reporter.
3. Web site: 'Invasion' Documentary Hits Big at Panama's International Film Festival (Guest Blog). 9 April 2014. TheWrap. en-US. 4 May 2020.