‘Las Hijas’, a Panamanian film that will arrive at two festivals

The film “Las Hijas”, by Kathia G. Zúñiga, a Costa Rican Panamanian director, actress and producer, will be presented at two festivals.

This one Panamanian film will premiere this week at two prestigious festivals in United States and Europe.

cinematographic work will be exhibited at the “South by Southwest (SXSW)” festival in Austin, Texas one of the most famous and influential in the world and at the same time in the official competition Festival in Malaga of Spanish cinematography.

plot of “Daughters” is a story about brotherhood starring Ariana Chaves Gavilán and Cala Rossel Campos, both in their acting debuts.

It tells the story of Marina and Luna, who are on their way Costa Rica summer vacation trip to Panama in search of his absent father.

“Festivals are an instance for business, which is why producers benefit from participating in them, since their films are not only seen by the general public, but also seen by other people such as critics, journalists, exhibitors, distributors and programmers. “, confirmed Sheila González, director of Cinema of Micultura.

“Las Hijas” was the winner Competition of the National Film Fund in the feature film category o Animation 2019 organized by the Ministry of Culture.

According to the National Film Administration of MiCultura, between 2013 and 2023, 14 feature films and 17 Panamanian documentaries were screened at international festivals.

Director

Kathia G. Zuniga has a degree in Physical Therapy and dancer graduated from the Open Dance program of the University of Costa Rica.

As an actress, she acted in feature films “Nina and Laura” Aleja Crisóstoma and “Viaje” Paz Fábrega.