Paradise

Arte - Mission Paradise (2010)
HDTV | 1280x720 | .MKV/AVC @ 3523 Kbps | 52mn 59s | Audio: English AC3 192 kbps, 2 channels | Subs: None | 1.40 GiB
Genre: Documentary

Eden a persistent utopia, a quest as fascinating as it is incongruous, has never ceased to obsess the collective imagination. With credits shaped as a travel diary, and dream-like landscapes shot in HD, this documentary tries to immortalize today's earthly paradises. The two directors traveled all over the world, from Buthan to Cuba, from Polynesia to Brittany, observing and interviewing those who are after this crazy quest that leads to Eden. On their way, they question this universal myth, retracing its evolution through the ages, and its different representations in the various civilizations.

This documentary shows one of the most enchanting destinations in the world: Mauritius. Take a look at the beautiful beaches, dive into an exotic paradise. Experience Mauritius as real as if you actually been there. Stroll through the charming capital, Port Luis with its historic market halls. Experience the 'Night of Shiva', the biggest festival of the Hindus, and dance with the locals the 'Sega'.

Based on the short story "Mr. Morgan" from "Return To Paradise" (James Michener's sequel to "Tales of the South Pacific"). Morgan (Gary Cooper), a drifter and soldier-of-fortune washes up on a Pacific island that is a small dictatorial state under the puritanic rule of Pastor Corbett (Barry Jones), a missionary. They conflict but Morgan stays on and carves out a cozy life. He has a child out of wedlock with island native Maeva (Roberta Haynes), but departs the island after her death, leaving the young daughter behind. He returns years later in search of his daughter. It is circa the early years of WW II, and he finds that his daughter has fallen in love with an American pilot who has crash-landed on the island. It appears that the pilot will do for the girl what Morgan did for her mother, and then depart.