- “The Tailor of Panama” (2001): Based on the novel by John le Carré, this espionage thriller takes place in Panama City. Starring Pierce Brosnan and Geoffrey Rush, the film follows an English spy who recruits a Panamanian tailor to gather information, leading to a web of deception and intrigue.
- “Quantum of Solace” (2008): The 22nd film in the James Bond series, parts of this action-packed spy thriller were filmed in Panama. As Agent 007 investigates a global conspiracy, he encounters thrilling chase sequences in the heart of Panama City and the Panama Canal.
- “The Panama Deception” (1992): This documentary delves into the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, highlighting the media’s portrayal of the events and the consequences for the Panamanian people. It offers a critical perspective on the withheld truths and propaganda surrounding the invasion.
- “Presumed Innocent” (1990): Although most of this legal thriller is set in the United States, some key scenes take place in Panama. Starring Harrison Ford, the film revolves around a prosecutor accused of murder, navigating intrigue and corruption in both countries.
- “Panama (Relatos de un país)” (2015): Directed by Aneliese Roettger, this urban film anthology explores different stories connected to Panama City. It offers a snapshot of the city’s diverse neighbourhoods, cultural landscape, and societal complexities.
- “The Path Between the Seas” by David McCullough: This non-fiction book tells the story of the building of the Panama Canal. McCullough chronicles the challenges and triumphs faced by the engineers and laborers who undertook this monumental construction project.
- “The Tailor of Panama” by John le Carré: As already mentioned in the movie section, this spy thriller is set in Panama and follows the exploits of an English spy and a Panamanian tailor. The novel delves into the complex political and social landscape of the country.
- “This Side of Brightness” by Colum McCann: While Panama is not the primary setting, parts of this novel take place in the Panama Canal Zone. The book weaves together the stories of two immigrants, one working on the Panama Canal and the other working in the subway tunnels of New York City.
- “Panama” by Eric Zencey: This historical fiction novel tells the story of a German immigrant who arrives in Panama in the early 20th century. Against the backdrop of political turmoil and the construction of the Panama Canal, the protagonist becomes entangled in a dangerous plot.
- “The Tangled Roots of Feminism, Environmentalism, and Blackness: Environmental Governance in the Panama Canal Watershed” by Catherine Fennell: This non-fiction book explores the environmental challenges faced in the Panama Canal Watershed and the struggles of local communities. It delves into the intersections of feminism, environmentalism, and Black identity in the region.
WANDERLIST: Panama in books and on film
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