Paradise
Synopsis
In the centre of the gallery is a pavilion housing the 35mm film Paradise (2021), the final work of the trilogy. It is the first time that Paradise is being shown as an artwork outside of its staging in the ballet. The soundtrack is a digital simulation of Thomas Adès’s orchestrated score Paradiso. Known technically as a MIDI, the computer simulation became an invaluable tool while the orchestra were unable to record the music during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Paradise was filmed in the extended format Cinemascope and is entirely abstract, drawing on the circular and planetary motifs present in Dante’s ‘Paradiso’. The film’s rich colours were taken from the palette of William Blake (b. 1757 – d. 1827, London) and can also be seen in the ten hand-printed silkscreen prints representing the planetary states in the corridor.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shown on the stage in the final act of the ballet The Dante Project
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tacita Dean
- Original Score
- Thomas Adès
- Original Title
- Paradise
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tacita Dean
Thomas Adès
Department Leadership Roster
Tacita Dean
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paradise.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paradise about?
In the centre of the gallery is a pavilion housing the 35mm film Paradise (2021), the final work of the trilogy. It is the first time that Paradise is being shown as an artwork outside of its staging in the ballet. The soundtrack is a digital simulation of Thomas Adès’s orchestrated score Paradiso. Known technically as a MIDI, the computer simulation became an invaluable tool while the orchestra were unable to record the music during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Paradise was filmed in the extended format Cinemascope and is entirely abstract, drawing on the circular and planetary motifs present in Dante’s ‘Paradiso’. The film’s rich colours were taken from the palette of William Blake (b. 1757 – d. 1827, London) and can also be seen in the ten hand-printed silkscreen prints representing the planetary states in the corridor.
Who directed Paradise?
Paradise was directed by Tacita Dean.
Who stars in Paradise?
The principal cast of Paradise includes Not specified.
When was Paradise released and how long is it?
Paradise was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paradise was composed by Thomas Adès.