Showtimes and Locations

Thursday, October 1, 7:00 p.m. Floyd Theater
Introduction: Prof. Luis Cárdenas, Classical & Modern Languages

Friday, October 9, 7:00 p.m.  Muhammad Ali Center
Introduction: Prof. Brenda Picache Altamirano, Classical & Modern Languages

Title: Paradise/Paraíso
Director(s): Mariana Chenillo
Country: Mexico
Year: 2014
language: Spanish with English Subtitles
Genre: Drama
Type: Full length feature film
Length: 105 minutes.
Format: Digital
Rating*: NR 

 

Presented as part of The Spanish Film Club series with the support Pragda, and the Embassy of Spain in Washington DC, Spain-USA Foundation. Special thanks to the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain.

*Rating System:  Latin American films use a different rating systme. However, we have used the following rating system to evaluafte these films.
V includes violence | L includes strong language | N includes nudity | S includes sex

Storyline

Childhood sweethearts Carmen and Alfredo live a life of quiet bliss in Satélite, a sleepy suburb outside of Mexico City. When Alfredo is offered a promotion, the lovebirds make the move into the bustling metropolis.

It’s a rude awakening for Carmen, who until now has not really worried about the fact that she and Alfredo are both overweight.

After overhearing gossip about their bodies at a company party, she decides that it is time to swap donuts for salads, and urges Alfredo to join her in a weight-loss program. But when only one of them actually starts to slim down, a rift emerges in their relationship.

Portrayed with undeniable charm by newcomer Daniela Rincon and well-known Andres Alameida, Paradise touches upon issues of body image, self-confidence and happiness with candor and humor. The film is executive-produced by Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal.
From Pragda, Spanish Film Club

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