UN PARAÍSO

A paradise

Reino Unido. 2014. Color. 14 min. Documental. Vídeo.

Film Director: Jayisha Patel.
Scriptwriter: Jayisha Patel.
Cinematography: Jayisha Patel.
Editing: Jayisha Patel.
Art director: Jayisha Patel.
Sound: Victor Jaramillo; Diana Montero.
Producer: Pablo García Barbán; Jayisha Patel.
Co-production: Cuba

Damaris and Alberto live in rural Cuba. Four months ago, their 12 year old son died. Whilst looking to family and a new found religion to help deal with their loss, an even more disturbing issue is revealed.

Jayisha Patel

Jayisha is a british filmmaker of Indian origin. Born in London, in 1987, she studied economics at the university of Nottingham. Her first short film, 'Gentle men' went on to win numerous international awards. After working as an associate producer on documentary productions in India, the UK and France, she moved to Cuba to study at the international film and Television school of San Antonio de los Baños, (EICTV), where she is in her final year. She is currently developing her first feature documentary, 'Afterlife'.