Paradise is a Canadian drama film, directed by Jérémy Comte and released in 2026.Andrew Tracy, "Jérémy Comte’s Paradise to premiere at Berlinale". Playback, January 14, 2026. 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.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.
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 KojoCharles-Henri Ramond, "Paradise en primeur à Berlin". Films du Québec, January 19, 2026. Joey Boivin-Desmeules as Tony Évelyne de la Chenelière as Chantal
Production The film was shot in fall 2024, in both Quebec and Ghana.Mona Tabbara, "Film Constellation lands French release for Canada and Ghana-set ‘Paradise’". Screen Daily, January 16, 2025. Its screenplay was co-written by Comte and Will Niava.Jamie Casemore, "Tandem Films boards Jérémy Comte’s Paradise". Playback, January 15, 2025.
Distribution The film premiered at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026.
It has been acquired for commercial distribution by Elevation Pictures in Canada, Tandem Films in France, and Quiver Distribution in America.
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