Portugal / May 04, 2025 / IndieLisboa International Independent Film Festival
1h 22min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In the early 90s, Portugal experienced its own dance music explosion. Raves of epic proportions and a new sound shaped what was then called: “Underground house music from a paradise called Portugal”. Featuring exclusive footage and interviews with DJs, producers, dancers, and promoters, the story unfolds to reveal the birth and evolution of Portuguese rave culture and its lasting influence on electronic music worldwide.
Genres
MusicDocumentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Paraíso |
| Original language | Português (PT) |
| Spoken languages | English, Português |
| Production countries | Portugal |
| Status | Released |
| Official site | discosparaiso.com |
| Release date | 4 maggio 2025 |
| Executive producer | Daniel Mota, João Ervedosa, Maria Guedes |
| Production | Maria Guedes, João Ervedosa |
| Editing | Henrique Brazão, Daniel Mota |
| Cinematography | Daniel Mota, Francesco Cerruti, João Dinis, Renato Lainho |
| Assistant directors | Daniel Mota |
| Camera operators | Francesco Cerruti, João Dinis, Renato Lainho, Daniel Mota |
| Additional photography | Daniel Mota, Francesco Cerruti, João Dinis, Renato Lainho |
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| Production design | João Ervedosa, Maria Guedes |
| Art direction | João Ervedosa, Maria Guedes |
| Set decoration | João Ervedosa, Maria Guedes |
| Music | João Ervedosa, Maria Guedes, Guilherme Figueiredo, Daniel Mota, Ricardo Barrileiro |
| Sound | João Ervedosa, Maria Guedes, Guilherme Figueiredo, Daniel Mota, Ricardo Barrileiro |
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