{"id":93927,"date":"2024-06-09T09:46:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T04:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=93927"},"modified":"2024-06-09T09:46:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-09T04:16:22","slug":"sri-lankan-filmmaker-prasanna-vithanages-award-winning-film-paradise-is-slated-for-pan-india-and-worldwide-release-on-28th-june-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=93927","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage\u2019s award-winning film\u00a0Paradise\u00a0is slated for Pan-India and worldwide release on 28th June 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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~The film which won the prestigious Kim Jiseok Award for Best Film at the Busan Film Festival, stars Roshan Mathew (Darlings, Poachers, C U Soon) and Darshana Rajendran (Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, Hridayam, C U Soon\u00a0) in the lead roles~<\/p>\n

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~Paradise\u00a0is produced by Newton Cinema and presented by Mani Ratnam\u2019s Madras Talkies~<\/p>\n

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Trailer Link\u00a0\u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mE7iZdfnQ7c&t=2s<\/a><\/p>\n

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~Paradise\u00a0is ranked among the Top 10 Indian films in the last FIPRESCI India Grand Prix~<\/p>\n

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Goa Khabar:\u00a0\u00a0Acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage\u2019s latest international film Paradise which had its World Premiere at the Busan International Film Festival 2023, where it won the prestigious Kim Jiseok Award for Best Film, is set for a pan-India and worldwide release on 28th June 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The film garnered multiple accolades at international film festivals and was ranked among the top 10 films in the\u00a0FIPRESCI\u00a0India\u00a0Grand\u00a0Prix\u00a02023.<\/p>\n

The languages spoken in the film are English, Malayalam, Tamil, Sinhala, and Hindi.<\/p>\n

Paradise\u00a0is produced by\u00a0Newton\u00a0Cinema\u00a0and presented by\u00a0Mani\u00a0Ratnam\u2019s\u00a0Madras\u00a0Talkies, marking their first collaboration.<\/p>\n

Shot in Sri Lanka,\u00a0Paradise\u00a0narrates the\u00a0vacation of a tourist couple, exploring their struggles with societal, personal, and internal challenges. Through their experiences, they unveil an objective truth about human nature.<\/p>\n

The film features an impressive cast with\u00a0Roshan\u00a0Mathew\u00a0and\u00a0Darshana\u00a0Rajendran\u00a0in the lead roles, supported by\u00a0Shyam\u00a0Fernando\u00a0and\u00a0Mahendra\u00a0Perera. The film’s illustrious crew includes\u00a0Rajeev\u00a0Ravi\u00a0as the cinematographer,\u00a0Sreekar\u00a0Prasad\u00a0as the editor,\u00a0Tapas\u00a0Nayak\u00a0as the sound designer, and K as the music director.<\/p>\n

Click here to watch the trailer\u00a0\u2013<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mE7iZdfnQ7c&t=2s<\/a><\/p>\n

Filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage says, \u201cParadise\u00a0is my first Indian film. This is, for the first time, a Sri Lankan director has a worldwide release. I want to thank\u00a0Newton\u00a0 Cinema\u00a0for opening the world to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nAnto Chittilappilly, CEO of Newton Cinema says, \u201cParadise\u00a0is a film that resonates with audiences worldwide. I fell in love with the script from the very first time I read it. It’s a great honor to produce a film of the master director,\u00a0Prasanna Vithanage, and to work with such a talented cast and crew whose efforts made this film successful.\u00a0Newton Cinema, a young production studio founded during the pandemic, is proud to have\u00a0Paradise\u00a0as our fourth project. We are deeply humbled by the accolades we have received so far including the Busan award, and the four nominations to Asian Film Awards.\u00a0Paradise\u00a0is a film that must be experienced in theaters to fully appreciate its exceptional audio-visual elements.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Roshan Mathew, the lead actor of the film says,\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m happy\u00a0Paradise\u00a0is releasing and looking forward to knowing the reaction from the audience. The experience of making this film was inspiring and challenging. I\u2019m very grateful to Prasanna sir and the team of lovely, talented people that got together for\u00a0Paradise. It\u2019s the most diverse team I\u2019ve been part of and a joy to work with.\u201d<\/p>\n

The lead actress of the film\u00a0Darshana\u00a0Rajendran\u00a0says, \u201cFrom the first time I read the script, I thought Amritha was a very challenging and exciting character because while she has very strong opinions, we rarely see her be vocal. So we get to know her less through her interactions and conversations with the others and more through her thoughts and her time alone. I felt like that would be a great space to occupy as an actor because I had to take the audience through the deep transformation that Amritha goes through in the film, but with very little words\u201d<\/p>\n

About Prasanna Vithanage:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prasanna Vithanage, winner of over 35 international and national awards, is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential filmmakers in South Asia. He is best known for his thought-provoking films that delve into social, political, and cultural issues. Vithanage holds the unique distinction of being the only filmmaker to win the NETPAC Best Filmmaker award five times. Beyond his achievements in cinema, he has been actively involved in human rights and peace initiatives.<\/p>\n

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About Newton Cinema:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Newton Cinema tells extraordinary stories that challenge social norms and inspire positive change. By amplifying the voices of the marginalized, Newton Cinema fosters inclusivity, upholds humanity, and strives for a more peaceful world. Committed to sustainability, Newton Cinema promotes social, environmental, and economic transformations for the future. Newton Cinema\u2019s previous films include\u00a0Lalanna\u2019s Song\u00a0(Premiered in IFFLA, Los Angeles, 2022),\u00a0Kiss\u00a0(Premiered in NYIFF, New York in 2022) and\u00a0Family\u00a0(Premiered in IFFR in Rotterdam, 2023).\u00a0Paradise\u00a0and\u00a0Family\u00a0have been selected as two of the Top-10 Indian films by FIPRESCI-India Grand Prix 2023.<\/p>\n

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