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When they first met, she was an unknown dancer, and he was the first son of Panama who was studying law at Cambridge. Sixteen years later they met again. She was a world-renowned ballerina, and he was a married international diplomat. Such began the romance of Margot Fonteyn and Roberto "Tito" Arias - a love story that would transcend fame, infidelities, an attempted coup d'état backed by Fidel Castro, and five close-range shots that left him permanently paralyzed. Mercedes Arias, the niece of Tito and Margot, delves into the untold past and uncovers found footage, letters, photos and accounts from Fonteyn's autobiography that reveal a fascinating real-life tale of political intrigue and undying passion.

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Sales Points

• Panama's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards
• Features emotive dance sequences performed by ballet stars Maruja Herrera and Valentino Zucchetti
• For fans of Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq
• WORLD PREMIERE: IFFP Panama International Film Festival (closing night feature)
• OFFICIAL SELECTION: Havana Film Festival New York
• OFFICIAL SELECTION: ACAMPADOC International Documentary Film Festival

Press Quotes

The fascinating tale of Panamanian politico Tito Arias and his wife, renowned ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn.

     —Holly Jones, Variety

A journey through the visible and imaginary past, in search of the meaning and the signifier of love for this couple that remained united for more than three decades.

     —Cinema Tropical

A classy package... it is not often you can find this much elegant dance and ironic Cold War history in a single film.

     —J.B. Spins