Paraiso Tropical

7PM Film | Post-Film Discussion with Director and Subject Abner Benaim || Set against the lush backdrop of Panama, this gripping psychological docu-thriller unravels the haunting legacy of a 1994 terrorist attack rooted in the tangled geopolitics of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Through a meticulous blend of investigative journalism and deeply personal testimony, Tropical Paradise (Paraíso Tropical) probes the unanswered questions that still surround the tragedy—examining how the shockwaves of violence continue to shape the lives of survivors, families, and an entire community decades later. A powerful meditation on memory, trauma, and reconciliation, Tropical Paradise transcends the specifics of one event to confront universal questions of justice and humanity, urging viewers to reflect on the enduring cost of hatred and the possibility of healing.

  • Abner Benaim
  • Spanish and Hebrew with English Subtitles
  • Panama
  • 90 minutes
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