Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making
“One building stood as a testament to the promise of Paradise.”
Synopsis
When filmmaker Andy Howlett set out with his camera to document the final days of Birmingham's Brutalist Central Library complex, little did he know the rabbit hole he was stumbling into. Decried by the Council as an eyesore, but hailed by Historic England as an exemplar of postwar design, the story of John Madin's concrete colossus and the fight to save it is a curious one. In this psychogeographic detective story, Howlett weaves together archive footage with on-the-ground explorations in an attempt to figure out why we lost Paradise and how it might be regained.
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Paradise Lost TRAILER! Birmingham Central Library documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Howlett
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Howlett
- Original Title
- Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 26/09/2021
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Howlett
Andy Howlett
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Andy Howlett
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Andy Howlett
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What is Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making about?
When filmmaker Andy Howlett set out with his camera to document the final days of Birmingham's Brutalist Central Library complex, little did he know the rabbit hole he was stumbling into. Decried by the Council as an eyesore, but hailed by Historic England as an exemplar of postwar design, the story of John Madin's concrete colossus and the fight to save it is a curious one. In this psychogeographic detective story, Howlett weaves together archive footage with on-the-ground explorations in an attempt to figure out why we lost Paradise and how it might be regained.
Who directed Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making?
Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making was directed by Andy Howlett.
Who stars in Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making?
The principal cast of Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making includes James Harris, Andy Howlett.
When was Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making released and how long is it?
Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.