José Luis Rodríguez is a Panama Director and Producer of the Film ‘Senales’ or ‘Signs’. It Concerns the Stages that Precede Femicide Violence.
José Luis Rodríguez pictured below is the director and producer of ‘Señales’ or Signs’, a Panamanian feature film about the stages that precede femicide, that was released in theaters on August 27 2026.
Señales (“Signs”) is a 100% Panamanian feature film directed and produced by José Luis Rodríguez, with a script by Dorlis Díaz. The filmmakers were driven by a desire to spark a crucial, lifesaving conversation around invisible violence and the early warning signs (or “red flags”) that precede extreme domestic abuse and femicide. ‘In most cases of violence, victims acknowledge that they were at risk, but they failed to recognize the warning signs’ The core motivations that led to the creation of the film include:
- Raising Awareness on Red Flags: The creators wanted to educate the public on identifying toxic and manipulative behaviors before they escalate into physical violence. The goal is to help victims, as well as friends and family, notice when something is “wrong or strange” early on.
- Breaking the Silence: Domestic violence remains heavily underreported. The film aims to empower victims—whether women, men, or children—to speak up, remove the stigma of reaching out for help, and change societal perceptions about enduring abuse.
- A Tool for Prevention: Rather than just telling a dramatic story, the filmmakers structured the narrative as a tool for social reflection and prevention, hoping it prompts viewers to actively look out for one another.
The film ‘Signs’ is about domestic violence and all the signs one sees along the way before an act occurs.
