Searching for Paradise
| Searching for Paradise | |
|---|---|
 Searching for Paradise, DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Myra Paci |
| Written by | Myra Paci |
| Starring | Susan May Pratt Chris Noth Jeremy Davies |
| Cinematography | Teodoro Maniaci |
| Distributed by | Sundance Channel |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | US |
Searching for Paradise is a 2001 film, written and directed by Myra Paci. It was Paci's first feature film.[1]
Searching for Paradise is the story of Gilda Mattei, a girl overcome with grief over the death of her father. In trying to cope with her depression and uncertainty about her purpose in life, she embarks on a journey in which she endeavors to meet her favorite actor, Michael DeSantis, for whom she has developed an obsession.
Cast
[edit]- Susan May Pratt as Gilda Mattei
- Chris Noth as Michael DeSantis
- Jeremy Davies as Adam
- John Pierson as Jim Johnson
- Michele Placido as Giorgio Mattei
- Laila Robins as Barbara Mattei
- Josef Sommer as Carl Greenslate
- Mary Louise Wilson as Evelyn Greenslate
- Samantha Buck as Andrea
- Jonathan Lisecki as Dave Pierce
Roger serbagi was in this film and was not credited
Awards and festivals
[edit]Susan May Pratt won the award for best actress at the Milan Film Festival,[2] and Teodoro Maniaci received the Hamptons International Film Festival cinematography award for the film.[3][4]
The film was the opening attraction at the 2002 Boston Film Festival.[5] It was also shown at the Austin Film Festival to critical acclaim,[1] and was screened at the Hawaii International Film Festival,[6] the Philadelphia Film Festival,[7] the Rhode Island International Film Festival,[8] and the San Diego Film Festival.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Baumgarten, Marjorie (October 18, 2002). "It's a Wrap". The Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018.
- ^ "Searching for Paradise". Myra Paci. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018.
- ^ "Teodoro Maniaci". Internet Encyclopaedia of Cinematographers. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012.
- ^ "Kiss The Bride, Cinemania win top prizes at Hamptons Fest". Screen International. October 22, 2002. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018.
- ^ "'Paradise' will open Boston film fest". Variety. August 25, 2002. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018.
- ^ Ryan, Tim (November 1, 2002). "Symphonic cinema vérité". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018.
- ^ "Philadelphia Events: April 2003". PhiladelphiaLiving. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018.
- ^ "RIIFF 2003 Film Schedule & Calendar". Rhode Island International Film Festival. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018.
- ^ Muskewitz, Greg (October 17, 2003). "Amateur Hour: The 2003 San Diego Film Festival". EFilmCritic.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018.