Paradise (2026 film)
| Paradise | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jérémy Comte |
| Screenplay by | Jérémy Comte Will Niava |
| Produced by | Tim Ringuette Anne-Marie Gélinas Fabien Westerhoff |
| Starring | Daniel Atsu Hukporti Joey Boivin-Desmeules Évelyne de la Chenelière |
| Cinematography | Olivier Gossot |
| Edited by | Jérémy Comte |
| Music by | Valentin Hadjadj |
Production companies | Entract Films EMAFilms Constellation Productions |
| Distributed by | Elevation Pictures Tandem Films Global Constellation |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | Canada France Ghana |
| Languages | English French |
Paradise is a Canadian drama film, directed by Jérémy Comte and released in 2026.[1] It stars Daniel Atsu Hukporti and Joey Boivin-Desmeules as Kojo and Tony, two young men — Kojo from Ghana and Tony from Montreal — who are brought together by their respective searches for information about their absent fathers.[2]
The film had its world premiere at the Panorama section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026.
Cast
- Daniel Atsu Hukporti as Kojo[3]
- Joey Boivin-Desmeules as Tony
- Évelyne de la Chenelière as Chantal
Production
The film was shot in fall 2024, in both Quebec and Ghana.[4] Its screenplay was co-written by Comte and Will Niava.[5]
Distribution
The film premiered at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026.[1]
It has been acquired for commercial distribution by Elevation Pictures in Canada, and Tandem Films in France.[5]
References
- ^ a b Andrew Tracy, "Jérémy Comte’s Paradise to premiere at Berlinale". Playback, January 14, 2026.
- ^ Melanie Goodfellow, "Film Constellation Unveils First Look For Jérémy Comte’s Quebec & Ghana-Set Thriller ‘Paradise’ As Elevation Pictures Takes Canadian Rights". Deadline Hollywood, January 14, 2025.
- ^ Charles-Henri Ramond, "Paradise en primeur à Berlin". Films du Québec, January 19, 2026.
- ^ Mona Tabbara, "Film Constellation lands French release for Canada and Ghana-set ‘Paradise’". Screen Daily, January 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Jamie Casemore, "Tandem Films boards Jérémy Comte’s Paradise". Playback, January 15, 2025.