Film

Memories of Paraíso

2003 · 52m · Documentary

In the rainforest of Peru, there once stood a legendary and mysterious city called Paraíso. It was founded by survivors of an Andean earthquake who dreamed of building a future for their families. But that dream quickly ended when drug traffickers and Maoist guerrillas stormed the town. Today, Paraíso, once a place of luxury and extravagance, is nothing but ruins, reclaimed by the jungle. The town was bombed, destroyed, and abandoned, but its former inhabitants are beginning to return and tell their story for the first time.

• Sonia GoldenbergDirector · Writer · Producer
• José WatanabeWriter
• Alejandro LegaspiEditor

Release date

August 7, 2003

Status

Released

Original language

Spanish

Runtime

52m

Genres

Documentary