Paradise

Book single ticket >> https://goo.gl/ufRN2g
Book day pass >> https://goo.gl/QuHdGQ

Feature Film | Iran | 81 min | 2016

by director Ali Atshani with Javad Ezzati, Mehran Rajabi, Olivia Burkhart, Saman Saffari, Robert Glatzeder, Katrina Flüs, Matthias Matz, Mehdi Atyabi, Masoud Baharloo, Mohammad Ali Najafian

Showtime: 4:00 PM

Synopsis: ‘Paradise’ opens with a striking POV sequence through the display of a smartphone - laying the modern foundations of the film. Following the lives of Islamic scholars and students in Iran, ‘Paradise’ provides a social commentary on the impact of social media in society. Exploring how religious groups can wage a ‘digital war’ of conversion. Sparking a trip to Germany where a clash of mind and culture awaits. The story evolving into a compelling, contemporary experience that discusses the image of Islam in the Western world with warmth and humour.

'Paradise' has been selected in the competition section of the 2016 Chelsea Film Festival.

/// Our previous events were sold out!! ///
/// So book your tickets in advance! ///
/// Please note that UKIFF operates a Free Seating Policy ///
/// Cash only at the event ///