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A Tamil filmmaker retraces a train route in Sri Lanka to reflect on the violence of a 30-year civil war.

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Why Watch

  • See Jude Ratnam's bold critique of the Tamil Tigers.
  • Find out why the film was praised by the Daily Mirror.
  • Meet the first Tamil filmmaker to address the Civil War's impact.

Did You Know

  • Demons in Paradise premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2017.
  • The film took nearly a decade to complete its production.
  • Jude Ratnam is the first Tamil filmmaker to criticize the Tamil Tigers.
  • The film won the best documentary award at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Film Festival.
  • It was removed from the 2018 Jaffna International Cinema Festival due to its theme.

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Who directed the documentary Demons in Paradise?

Jude Ratnam directed the documentary Demons in Paradise.

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Demons in Paradise had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2017.

What recognition did Demons in Paradise receive at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Film Festival?

Demons in Paradise was adjudged the best documentary at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Film Festival.

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