Paradise: Love (2012)

Paradise: Love (2012) poster

On the beaches of Kenya they’re known as "Sugar Mamas" —European women who seek out African boys selling love to earn a living. Teresa, a 50-year-old Austrian and mother of a daughter entering puberty, travels to this vacation paradise, moving from beach to beach.

Director: Ulrich Seidl
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Wolfgang Thaler, Edward Lachman
Editing: Christof Schertenleib
Production: Société Parisienne de Production, Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion, Tatfilm
Country: Austria
Language: English, Kiswahili, Deutsch
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $24,267
Original Language: de

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

beach, crocodile, racial segregation, kenya, male prostitution, class differences, older woman younger man relationship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paradise: Love about?
On the beaches of Kenya they’re known as "Sugar Mamas" —European women who seek out African boys selling love to earn a living. Teresa, a 50-year-old Austrian and mother of a daughter entering puberty, travels to this vacation paradise, moving from beach to beach.
Who directed Paradise: Love?
Paradise: Love was directed by Ulrich Seidl.
Who stars in Paradise: Love?
Paradise: Love stars Margarethe Tiesel, Peter Kazungu, Inge Maux, Dunja Sowinetz, Helen Brugat, Carlos Mkutano.
How long is Paradise: Love?
Paradise: Love has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is Paradise: Love?
Paradise: Love is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Paradise: Love?
Paradise: Love had a budget of $4M.
How much did Paradise: Love gross?
Paradise: Love grossed $24,267 worldwide.
Where was Paradise: Love produced?
Paradise: Love was produced in Austria.
What are the themes of Paradise: Love?
The themes of Paradise: Love include: Social Commentary and Reflection.