Paradise (2026 film)
2026 Canadian film
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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]
Will Niava
Anne-Marie Gélinas
Fabien Westerhoff
Joey Boivin-Desmeules
Évelyne de la Chenelière
| 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 |
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]
