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201470 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Paradise

201470 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Seventy minutes of reflections on life experiences reveal how moments of happiness shape understanding of beauty and existence.

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Seventy minutes of reflections on life experiences reveal how moments of happiness shape understanding of beauty and existence.

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Alain Cavalier reflects on life experiences in "Paradise." He incorporates trees, animals, and deities alongside human figures. The film shows how moments of happiness influence his views on beauty and existence. Cavalier revisits past emotions and images, seeking renewal amid loss. He expresses gratitude for the individuals who help him confront time’s passage. "Paradise" runs for 70 minutes and was released in 2014. It is produced in France and presented in French.

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