Paraíso
Synopsis
Carmen and Alfredo live a happy, quiet life in the suburbs surrounded by friends and family. After Alfredo receives a promotion, the two move away to Mexico City where they immediately feel the social pressure of being overweight in a bustling metropolis full of beautiful people. Taking the initiative, Carmen convinces her husband to join her in losing weight, but their relationship is put to the test when Alfredo’s program yields far better results than Carmen’s. From award-winning director Marianna Chenillo comes a touching comedy about how true beauty comes from the inside and paradise is closer to home than you might think.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariana Chenillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Mariana Chenillo
- Original Score
- Darío González Valderrama
- Original Title
- Paraíso
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Canana, Videocine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariana Chenillo
Mariana Chenillo, Julieta Arévalo
Darío González Valderrama
Yaron Orbach
Gael García Bernal, Julian Levin, Diego Luna, Pablo Cruz
Department Leadership Roster
Mariana Chenillo
Director
Pablo Cruz
Producer
Mariana Chenillo
Screenplay
Yaron Orbach
Director of Photography
Darío González Valderrama
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paraíso
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What is Paraíso about?
Carmen and Alfredo live a happy, quiet life in the suburbs surrounded by friends and family. After Alfredo receives a promotion, the two move away to Mexico City where they immediately feel the social pressure of being overweight in a bustling metropolis full of beautiful people. Taking the initiative, Carmen convinces her husband to join her in losing weight, but their relationship is put to the test when Alfredo’s program yields far better results than Carmen’s. From award-winning director Marianna Chenillo comes a touching comedy about how true beauty comes from the inside and paradise is closer to home than you might think.
Who directed Paraíso?
Paraíso was directed by Mariana Chenillo.
Who stars in Paraíso?
The principal cast of Paraíso includes Andrés Almeida, Daniela Rincón, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Camila Selser, Beatriz Moreno.
When was Paraíso released and how long is it?
Paraíso was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Paraíso?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paraíso was composed by Darío González Valderrama.