Romance Drama ‘Prisoners Of Paradise’, Starring Ellie Bamber & Rhona Mitra, Scores North American Deal — Cannes Market
Vantage Media has acquired the North American distribution rights for the romantic film 'Prisoners of Paradise', set for release in August 2026. The film, directed by Mitch Jenkins, follows a young woman in 1925 Mauritius who defies societal norms by falling in love with a local laborer. The project has faced several challenges since its initial filming in 2020, including a name change and the impact of the Covid pandemic.
- ▪Vantage Media has acquired North American distribution rights to 'Prisoners of Paradise' from Vaneast Pictures.
- ▪The film is set in 1925 Mauritius and follows Lucy Gladwell, who falls in love with a local laborer named Krishna.
- ▪It had its world premiere at the 2025 Boston Film Festival and won seven awards, including Best Film.
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Ambleside Leo Williams EXCLUSIVE: Vantage Media has acquired North American distribution rights to the romantic period film Prisoners of Paradise — formerly known as Ambleside — from Vaneast Pictures. Lined up for an August 2026 release, the film is set in 1925 Mauritius and follows Lucy Gladwell, a recently orphaned young woman sent from England to live under the guardianship of her uncle, where she defies expectations and social constraints by falling in love with a local laborer, Krishna.
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