A TIGER IN PARADISE
By Mikel Cee Karlsson
Format: Feature Documentary
Duration: 75 min
Release: 2023
Internationally acclaimed musician José González has experienced several psychotic episodes in his life, a state in which he cannot separate fantasy from reality. As he recently became a father, he's determined to never go there again. José shapes his life around this, living by strict routines while emerging himself in scientific theories and struggling with the lyrics for his new album. Obsessing over what he wants to express and communicate. A Tiger In Paradise is a visual journey into the mind of José González and a deep dive into the creative, sharp and fragile mind behind the music.
Distributed by MUBI in North America, Latin America, United Kingdom and Ireland
Writer / Director:
Mikel Cee Karlsson
Producer:
Erik Hemmendorff
Cast:
José González
Hannele Fernström
Laura Fernström González
Mateo Fernström González
Jeker Eklund
Simon Teimouri
Cinematographer:
Mikel Cee Karlsson
Sound designer:
Hans Appelqvist
Visual Effects:
Peter Toggeth Karlsson
Production Manager:
Ludwig Källén
Editor:
Mikel Cee Karlsson
Produced by:
Plattform Produktion
Selections:
- 2023 CPH:DOX, Main competition, DOXAWARD nominee
- 2024 DEF (Days of European film) Best Music film winner
A TIGER IN PARADISE - SPECIAL EVENT TOUR
AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING with JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ
During 2023 and 2024, A Tiger in Paradise toured in Scandinavia, Europe and North America with a unique 2,5 hour live show, featuring the film, a curated talk and a live musical performance by José González. The show gives an intimate insight into the artist and the world of ideas behind the film project and played for full houses at classic venues like The Ace Theatre in Los Angeles and Lincoln Theatre in Washington DC. Both the film and the live show is directed by Josés longtime collaborator Mikel Cee Karlsson, and produced by the multiple Academy Award nominated and Palme d’Or winning film company Plattform Produktion. For more info visit: atigerinparadise.com
