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Memories of Paradise

Original title: Memorias del paraíso
Year: 2003
Running time: 52 min.
Country: Peru
Director: Sonia Goldenberg
Screenwriter: José Watanabe, Sonia Goldenberg
Cast: Documentary
Music: Alejandro Marambio
Cinematography: Alejandro Legaspi
Producer: Sonia Goldenberg
Genre: Documentary | Half-length Film
Synopsis: he legendary Peruvian town of Paradise was once a tropical utopia. Founded in the jungle by earthquake survivors, its residents dreamed of creating a new future for their families. But their dream rapidly soured when the town was taken over by drug lords and Maoist guerrillas. The ensuing battles attracted the wrath of the government, sparking two decades of political violence. All the inhabitants fled. But now, despite reports the guerrillas are regrouping in the area, the original residents are slowly returning. For the first time, they tell their harrowing story. (FILMAFFINITY)

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Memories of Paradise

2003

Sonia Goldenberg