Familia (2007)

The debate within a family from the Panamanian elite on a referendum for expanding the Panama Channel is illustrated through a poetic journey along a river, a coastline and an inter-oceanic channel. On this journey, the documentary inquires as to whether our understanding of development is at the service of man or if, on the contrary, man is used for the benefit of variables stemming from the notion of development.

Director: Enrique Castro Ríos
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Country: Panama
Original Language: es
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What is Familia about?
The debate within a family from the Panamanian elite on a referendum for expanding the Panama Channel is illustrated through a poetic journey along a river, a coastline and an inter-oceanic channel. On this journey, the documentary inquires as to whether our understanding of development is at the service of man or if, on the contrary, man is used for the benefit of variables stemming from the notion of development.
Who directed Familia?
Familia was directed by Enrique Castro Ríos.
How long is Familia?
Familia has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Familia?
Familia is a Documentary film.
Where was Familia produced?
Familia was produced in Panama.