Artificial Paradises

Artificial Paradises(2012)

"A story of love and ecstasy"

6.2/10
110 votes
99 minMay 4, 2012

Overview

Nando and Erika, two young people in their twenties, meet several times without noticing. The story of the subculture of electronic music and rave parties and drugs like MDMA.

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