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Panama's Tejera to Highlight Canal Zone History in 'Culebra Cut'

4/7/2026

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Ana Elena Tejera, Panama's filmmaker, is producing the film Culebra Cut about the Canal Zone's return to Panama in 2000.
The film follows Ernesto, a young soldier, as he confronts displacement and occupation.
Tejera stresses the urgency of the narrative, given recent U.S. interests in the Canal.
Culebra Cut is a co-production with multiple international partners.
It will be shown at the 14th IFF Panama from April 9 to 12.

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Story summary

Ana Elena Tejera, Panama's filmmaker, is producing the film Culebra Cut about the Canal Zone's return to Panama in 2000.
The film follows Ernesto, a young soldier, as he confronts displacement and occupation.
Tejera stresses the urgency of the narrative, given recent U.S. interests in the Canal.
Culebra Cut is a co-production with multiple international partners.
It will be shown at the 14th IFF Panama from April 9 to 12.