Box 25 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Box 25 |
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| Directed by | Mercedes Arias Delfina Vidal |
| Release date(s) | 12 April 2015 (IFF Panama) |
| Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | Panama |
| Language | Spanish |
Box 25 (which means Caja 25 in Spanish) is a Panamanian documentary film from 2015. It was directed by Mercedes Arias and Delfina Vidal. This film tells the story of the brave men who helped build the famous Panama Canal.
The movie is special because it shares the real letters written by these workers. These letters were found in an old box, giving the film its name. They offer a look into the lives and feelings of the people who worked on this huge project.
About the Film
Box 25 is a documentary film. This means it shows real events and people, not made-up stories. The directors, Mercedes Arias and Delfina Vidal, worked hard to bring these historical letters to life. The film runs for 72 minutes and was made in Panama.
The Story of the Panama Canal Builders
The film focuses on the workers who built the Panama Canal. This canal is a very important waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It allows ships to travel between the two oceans without going all the way around South America. Building it was a massive and difficult task. The letters in Box 25 show the challenges and hopes of the people who made it happen.
Academy Awards Nomination
Box 25 was considered to be Panama's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. This award is given to the best movie made outside the United States in a language other than English. The film was hoped to be part of the 88th Academy Awards. However, when the final list of nominated films was announced, Box 25 was not included. Even so, being considered for such a big award is a great honor for any film.
See also
- List of submissions to the 88th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Panamanian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
