Completed - SPANISH - Romance, Drama - 92 minutes
n the Peruvian desert stands an extravagant hotel where endless summer activities unfold. Amidst the thrill, introverted Guillermo faces his fears, challenging the school bully and finding his courage to win the heart of his dream girl in this lively yet daunting paradise.
Year of production : 2019 Director(s) : Daniel REHDER Writer(s) : Daniel REHDER Cast : Kareem PIZARRO, Fabiana VALCARCEL, Nadia CALMET, Pietro SIBILE, Jely REÁTEGUI, Osiris VEGA, Marco ZUNINO, Andres SALAS, Carolina CANO, Brando GALLESI Producer(s) : Daniel REHDER
A coming-of-age story about family, first love and restoring self-esteem. When Guillermo, a pre-adolescent introvert, arrives with his family at the wonderful HOTEL PARAÍSO (Paradise Hotel) for summer vacations, he will not only have days full of activities and colourful entertainers, but he will also run into Andrea, a beautiful and curious girl from his school with whom he regularly fantasizes. Unfortunately for him, Nahel, the popular and heartthrob boy, who often bullies his classmates, is also staying in the hotel and seeks to make Andrea fall in love with him. With the help of unexpected allies and family members, Guillermo will have to confront his insecurities and participate in different hotel activities to win the weekend’s real big prize: Andrea’s heart.
Country(ies) : PERU
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival 2019 (Debut Filmmaker )Direct Monthly Online Film Festival 2019 (Best Film of the Month )Focus International Film Festival 2019 (Best Director Feature)Los Angeles Film Awards 2019 (Best First Time Director )Rhode Island International Film Festival 2019 (Best Feature )Austria International Film Festival 2020 (Best Spanish Language Film)Queen Palm International Film Festival 2021 (Best Feature First Time Filmmaker)