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Artificial Paradise


Directed by: Yulene Olaizola


83 minutes | Unrated



Screening

Friday, June 24, 2011, 7pm - 9pm

Screening

Saturday, June 25, 2011, 7pm - 9pm



Amidst the picturesque scenery of a seaside town, a young woman befriends a middle-aged hotel caretaker. Artificial Paradise, the sophomore feature film from Mexican director Yulene Olaizola, concerns the fragile relationships formed around solitude and substance abuse. 


"This is a film of striking juxtapositions of opulent nature and pared-down humanity." - Ronnie Scheib, Variety 

Best Cinematography, Tribeca Film Festival 2011

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