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Fruit of Paradise

Fruit of Paradise

19706.21h 39m

Overview

An experimental retelling of the story of Adam and Eve which then progresses into an allegorical depiction of the loss of innocence.

Directed by Věra Chytilová
Written by Ester Krumbachová, Věra Chytilová, Pavel Juráček
Produced by Bronka Ricquier
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Where to Watch

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Criterion Channel

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Top Cast

J

Jitka Novákova

Eva

K

Karel Novák

Josef

Jan Schmid

Jan Schmid

Robert

E

Eva Gabrielová

J

Julius Albert

Old man

B

Blanka Hušková

Luděk Sobota

Luděk Sobota

Man with flowers

J

Jaromír Vomáčka

Uncle

A

Alice Auspergerová

Aunt

H

H. Čiháková

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Themes & Keywords

woman director

About Fruit of Paradise

Fruit of Paradise is a drama, fantasy film released in 1970 exploring themes of woman director. Directed by Věra Chytilová, it stars Jitka Novákova, Karel Novák, Jan Schmid. An experimental retelling of the story of Adam and Eve which then progresses into an allegorical depiction of the loss of innocence.

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