Paradise
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A holidaying couple is caught up in Sri Lanka’s 2022 descent into economic, political and social chaos. Winner of the prestigious Kim Jiseok Award at Busan, 2023.
An apparently happy marriage is placed under the microscope in this potent drama by renowned Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage. While Sri Lanka boils over in rage and protest at the collapse of its economy, Indian couple Kesav and Amritha are celebrating their wedding anniversary with a tour of the island nation’s magnificent ancient sites. After being robbed at knifepoint, the couple turn to Sri Lanka’s under-resourced police force, with life-changing consequences. Transporting and tense, Paradise is a gripping examination of human relationships in a time of crisis, as danger escalates and dark truths come to light.
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Prasanna Vithanage
Director, Screenwriter
Prasanna Vithanage is a Sri Lankan filmmaker, known for directing thought-provoking films that tackle social, cultural and political issues. His sophomore feature Dark Night of the Soul swept major awards at the Sri Lanka Film Critics Forum, including Most Outstanding Film, Best Director, and Best Screenwriter.
- Program Strand
- Features
- Original Title
- PARADISE
- Year
- 2023
- Classification
- Unclassified 18+
- Country
- India, Sri Lanka
- Language
- In English, Sinhala, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi with English subtitles
- Director
- Prasanna Vithanage
- Producer
- Anto Chittilappilly, Alexandra Kelleher
- Cast
- Roshan Mathew, Darshana Rajendran, Shyam Fernando
- Screenwriter
- Anushka Senanayake, Prasanna Vithanage
- Cinematographer
- Rajeev Ravi
- Editor
- Sreekar Prasad
- Premiere
- Australian Premiere
- Genre
- Crime, Politics & Economics, Human Rights
- Company Credits
- Festival Contact: Prasanna Vithanage
- Official Website
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