BAJA

GALA

Paradise

SYNOPSIS

On just another day, an overweight couple decides to go on a diet. This marks the beginning of a change in their routine and way of living for the couple, and the way they view life. In Paraíso, the story's inspiration stems from a subject relatable to all, how change can fracture a relationship. In the story this couple's relationship is challenged when they are forced to move to Mexico City and leave behind their utopian suburb, a microcosm where life was simple and comfortable. They lived a in a middle class suburb, Satélite, an environment where their biggest worry was to continue to be content.

Mariana Chenillo

Chenillo's first feature, Nora's Will (2008) received over 20 national and international awards and was sold for commercial release in over 15 territories with excellent reception from critics. In 2010, Chenillo contributed to the omnibus film Revolución, her short film was titled La tienda de raya. She was the youngest of the filmmakers asked to participate in the project. Chenillo studied film at the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (1995-2002), specializing in directing.