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A bus driver's final journey turns into a mind-bending trip

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LONDON — Maren Kroymann’s Berlin-based sales company M-Appeal has picked up world sales rights to “ Paradise Trips .” The film is the feature film debut of music-video and commercials director Raf Reyntjens, whose video for rapper Stromae’s track “ Papaoutai ” has attracted more than 270 million views on YouTube .

The movie centers on bus driver Mario, who has spent his life shuttling senior citizens to their holiday destinations. Today, he is stuck in retirement, bored with his wife and with life in general. He decides to accept one last trip. Only this time his passengers are not the elderly, but a motley crew of partygoers on their way to a music festival in Croatia. Mario takes an immediate dislike to the alternative youth and their loud music. His last journey soon turns into a mind-bending trip that not only confronts him with his prejudices, but also with his long-lost son.

Reyntjens wrote and directed two short films, both starring Matthias Schoenaerts. “A Message From Outer Space” was shown at several international film festivals, and “Tunnelrat” was made part of a exhibition at the MoMa in New York, “The Great War: A Cinematic Legacy.”

“Paradise Trips” receives its Belgium release on Aug. 19, and in the Netherlands on Sept. 24. Cineart handles distribution in both territories.

Reyntjens’ original story was developed into a screenplay at Binger Filmlab in Amsterdam. M-Appeal has been tracking the project since it was in the Works in Progress section at the Holland Film Meetings. The movie is produced by Frank Van Passel and Ivy Vanhaecke at Caviar.

Kroymann, CEO of M-Appeal, said: “We all fell in love with ‘Paradise Trips’ the moment we saw it. We have been looking for just such a charming film with a cross-over potential, appealing to both young and middle-aged audiences at the same time.”

Van Haecke said: “We believe M-Appeal has the right vibe that perfectly fits the spirit of our movie. We look forward working with them to bring ‘Paradise Trips’ to its audience worldwide.”

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Gene Bervoets (Mario Dockers) Noortje Herlaar (Miranda) Pascal Maetens (Walther) Jeroen Perceval (Jim Dockers) Line Pillet (Cindy) Hannes Reckelbus (Fox) Marie-Louise Stheins (Esmeralda) Charlotte Timmers (Flora) Cédric Van Den Abbeele (Sunny) Tania Van der Sanden (Linda)

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Paradise Trips is a 2015 movie directed by Raf Reyntjens. It stars Gene Bervoets, Noortje Herlaar, and Pascal Maetens in lead roles. The movie is a quirky, dark comedy that takes the audience on a surreal and psychedelic road trip. The film revolves around the life of Mario, played by Gene Bervoets, who is a bus driver for a Belgian tour company. He is a middle-aged man who is going through a midlife crisis. He is deeply dissatisfied with his monotonous routine and is struggling to find meaning in his life. Mario is assigned to take a group of seniors on a bus tour to a Croatian music festival. He looks forward to earning some extra money and perhaps having fun at the festival. However, things go awry as his passengers turn out to be a bunch of misfits who are more interested in partying and enjoying drugs than in sightseeing.

As the journey progresses, Mario is forced to confront his inner turmoil and question his beliefs. He is exposed to the eccentricities and idiosyncrasies of his passengers, which leads him to reflect on his own existence. He bonds with people who are vastly different from him and learns to appreciate life in a new way. Along the way, he also gets in touch with his hidden desires and rediscovers his passion for music.

The film is a commentary on the human condition, and the characters are an allegory for the societal norms and expectations that people are expected to conform to. Mario, the protagonist, is a symbol of the average person who is imprisoned by his/her mundane routine and is looking for a way to break free. The seniors on the bus trip represent the outliers of society who have chosen to embrace life in their own unique ways. The film celebrates individuality and challenges the viewers to re-examine their priorities in life.

The pace of the movie is slow, but deliberate. The cinematography beautifully captures the stunning landscapes of the Croatian countryside, and the psychedelic scenes add to the movie's surreal atmosphere. The film's score also deserves a special mention for its eclectic mix of the music of different genres, which successfully conveys the movie's underlying theme.

The acting is superb, with Gene Bervoets giving a standout performance as Mario. His portrayal of a man grappling with his inner demons is both heartwarming and poignant. The supporting cast is also excellent, with Noortje Herlaar delivering a standout performance as a free-spirited woman who befriends Mario.

In conclusion, Paradise Trips is a movie about self-discovery and the search for meaning in life. It is a refreshing departure from the conventional Hollywood fare and will appeal to fans of indie cinema. The film's surreal atmosphere and eccentric characters make for an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It is a must-watch for anyone who is looking for a movie that challenges the status quo and celebrates individuality.

Paradise Trips is a 2015 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3.

• Genres Comedy Drama
• Cast Gene Bervoets Noortje Herlaar Pascal Maetens
• Director Raf Reyntjens
• Release Date 2015
• Runtime 1 hr 33 min
• Language Dutch
• IMDB Rating 6.3   (604)

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Genre: comedy / drama, duration: 90 minuten, country: belgium / croatia, directed by: raf reyntjens, stars: gene bervoets , jeroen perceval and noortje herlaar, imdb score: 6,3  (609), releasedate: 19 august 2015.

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The inviting and bustling community of Wanaka is home base for Scurr's South Island offerings.

Adding some bird hunting to the menu is a simple proposition as well, for New Zealand has a mix of endemic and introduced game bird species including the highly prized (and striking) paradise duck.

For hunters who don’t want the hassle of flying with their own firearms, Scurr has a wide assortment of rifles and shotguns for rent. “We find that most hunters choose to use our guns because it saves a lot of headaches dealing with gun licensing and customs. But if a hunter would rather bring his favorite rifle, we’ll assist with the permit process as well.”

For Scurr, sharing the best of New Zealand is his life's passion.

For Scurr, it’s about sharing the wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities that his native New Zealand has to offer. “We have a unique landscape and with that comes special opportunities for visiting sportsmen and others,” he says. “And when someone books with us we want them to go home and share the experience with their friends as they plan their next adventure to New Zealand.”

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