Paradise: Faith

Genres: Drama

Languages: German, Arabic

Year: 2012

Vote: 6.6

Festival & Award: Venice - Grand Jury Prize

Paradise: Faith

The showmakers

Ulrich Seidl
Maria Hofstätter
Natalya Baranova
Daniel Hoesl
Martina Spitzer

Overview

For Anna Maria, paradise lies with Jesus, and she devotes her time to door-to-door missionary work. One day after years of absence, her husband, an Egyptian Muslim confined to a wheelchair, comes home—and soon prayers are replaced by fighting.

Indie vibes check

Paradise: Faith is an independent film, as it was produced with a small budget and a unique approach to its controversial themes. Ulrich Seidl is known for his independent filmmaking style, avoiding major studio involvement and focusing on auteur-driven cinema. The film reflects this artistic independence.

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