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Jeremy Comte's 'Paradise' First Clip Reveals Teen Mystery Ahead of Berlinale 2026

The first clip for director Jeremy Comte's upcoming drama thriller 'Paradise' has been released ahead of its premiere in the Panorama section of the 2026 Berlinale. The film follows two teenagers, one in Accra, Ghana, and another in Quebec, whose lives connect through a search for a missing father. Comte describes the film as an emotional journey structured in three parts, moving from mystery to drama to thriller. The project marks Comte's feature directorial debut following his acclaimed Oscar-nominated short film 'Fauve'.

Key Points: 'Paradise' Clip Out, Berlinale 2026 Premiere Set for Jeremy Comte Drama

  • First clip released for 2026 Berlinale film
  • Story connects teens in Ghana and Quebec
  • Director's debut after Oscar-nominated short
  • Film blends mystery, drama, and thriller genres
  • Features newcomers in lead roles
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Jeremy Conte's 'Paradise' first clip out ahead of premiere at Berlinale 2026

First clip for Jeremy Comte's thriller 'Paradise' released. Film follows teens in Ghana & Quebec searching for a missing father. Premieres at Berlinale 2026.

"We wanted the film to be an emotional journey, inviting viewers to actively engage with the story. - Jeremy Comte"

Sao Paulo, February 10

Critically acclaimed director Jeremy Comte's upcoming drama thriller titled 'Paradise' is set to premiere in the Berlinale's Panorama section 2026 on Saturday.

The film revolves around two teenagers living thousands of miles apart, one on the streets of Accra in Ghana, the other in a Quebec suburb, brought close by their search for a missing father, as reported by Deadline, as per the clip obtained by the outlet.

The clip obtained by Deadline features two teenagers who each have their own share of happiness, problems, and mysteries. The video didn't reveal the movie's plot because it was full of montages and micro-shots of the lead character's introduction.

Shot in Quebec and Ghana, Comte's directorial debut follows his short film Fauve, which was Oscar-nominated for Best Live Action Short Film and won the Special Jury Prize at Sundance and Best Canadian Short at TIFF.

"We wanted the film to be an emotional journey, inviting viewers to actively engage with the story. It is divided into three parts: the first carries a mystery/puzzle element, the second focuses on drama, and the third leans into thriller, flirting with action. We aimed for audiences to connect with the characters while being challenged by what unfolds on screen," says Comte, as quoted by Deadline.

Newcomers Joey Boivin-Desmeules and Daniel Atsu Hukporti star as Tony and Kojo, with cinematography by Olivier Gossot (Fauve, Young Juliette), production design by Sylvain Lemaitre (The Successor), music by Valentin Hadjadj (Close, Girl), and sound design by Sandy Notariani (The Father). The script is written by Will Niava and Comte.

The film is produced by Tim Ringuette (Entract Studios Inc) and Anne-Marie Gelinas (EMA Films) in Canada and Fabien Westerhoff (Constellation Productions) in France, with co-producers Olivier Père and Remi Burah at Arte France Cinema, reported Deadline.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting premise! Ghana and Quebec is such an unusual pairing. Hope the film does justice to both cultures authentically and doesn't just use one as an exotic backdrop. The three-part structure (mystery, drama, thriller) sounds ambitious. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Aman W
Berlinale 2026 is so far away! But if the director's short was Oscar-nominated, the wait might be worth it. The search for a missing parent is a universal theme that resonates deeply in our culture too. Will keep an eye out for this.
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Sarah B
While the concept is good, I'm a bit tired of films about "struggles in Africa" being made by Western directors. I hope the Ghanaian co-writer Will Niava has a strong voice in the script and it's not just another poverty narrative. Representation behind the camera matters.
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Karthik V
The technical team looks solid with talent from 'Close' and 'The Father'. Good sound design is so crucial for a thriller. Hope it gets a decent release here in India, maybe on a streaming platform. We need more world cinema in theatres!

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