Paradise Island
Thomas Egli

What are tourists looking for on a remote tropical island? In 1985, Thomas Egli’s parents spent their honeymoon on Gili Trawangan, a small island near Lombok, in the Indonesian archipelago. In their memories, it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Today, 30 years later, Gili Trawangan has been transformed from an untouched lagoon isle into a churning tourist destination. Thomas Egli tells shattering stories mirroring, and at the same time challenging, the indifferent visuals and languages used by the tourism industry.

Year of production: 2015