HURT BY PARADISE TRAILER
Described as the British Francis Ha, HURT BY PARADISE is a heartfelt love letter to female friendship and London, from first time writer/director Greta Bellamacina, who also takes the lead. Nominated for the prestigious Michael Powell Award for Best British Film at the Edinburgh Film Festival and for Best UK Film at Raindance, it now arrives on digital and VOD on April, 6 2021 courtesy of Trinity Creative Partnership.
With its strong indie credentials, this British arthouse film will capture audience’s hearts and minds. It shines a light on the trials and tribulations of being a young, single mother living in London, exploring the hardships, but always with a sense of humor.
Greta Bellamacina also takes the lead on camera as Celeste – a young poet and single mother, trying to make her way in London. We follow her comedically unsuccessful attempts to get her first book published and to find her estranged father. With her best friend, babysitter Stella (Sadie Brown) – a middle-aged failed actress captivated by an online love affair – by her side, will they succeed in their attempts at living life to the fullest?
Stand out performances from internet sensation Tanya Burr in her feature film debut and British acting favorite Jaime Winstone (Kidulthood, Made in Dagenham) seal the films’ empowering female edge.
With Greta’s poetry woven throughout, it is both a young, accessible indie, as well as a heartwarming ode to the joys of London life. HURT BY PARADISE carries a strong emotional arc and an impactful tragi-comic twist that make it a must see movie.
The film will be available on digital and VOD Tuesday, April 6.
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A young poet and an aspiring actress pursue their creative dreams, while supporting each other, as they navigate the balancing act of family responsibilities, modern dating and the inevitable strain of limited finances.
