Paraíso (2013)
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.
Director: Mariana Chenillo
Genre: Romance
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: November 30, 2013
Cast
- Andrés Almeida - Alfredo
- Daniela Rincón - Carmen
- Luis Gerardo Méndez
- Camila Selser - Marta
- Beatriz Moreno - Mamá de Carmen
- José Sefami - Papá de Carmen
- Miryam Gallego
Screenplay
- Julieta Arévalo (Original Story)
- Mariana Chenillo (Screenplay)
Music: Darío González Valderrama
Cinematography: Yaron Orbach
Production: Canana, Videocine
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Mariana Chenillo
More Films in Genre: Romance
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Paraíso stars Andrés Almeida, Daniela Rincón, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Camila Selser, Beatriz Moreno, José Sefami.
- How long is Paraíso?
- Paraíso has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Paraíso?
- Paraíso is a Romance film.
- Where was Paraíso produced?
- Paraíso was produced in Mexico.