Other Side of Paradise
L'envers du Paradis
Synopsis
Complicated intrigues fester in the warmth of Segnac, a charming village on the Cô te d'Azur. The hô teliers' daughter, Violaine, has only a few months to live and loves Blaise d'Orliac, who is closely watched by his mistress Michèle. Old O'Hara is platonically in love with Violaine and encourages Blaise's meetings with the young girl. Michèle interferes. Blaise kills her. O'Hara believes Violaine is guilty and wants to accuse himself. Violaine, on the verge of death, exonerates Blaise. M. Dautrand, who was playing the part of a holiday painter but is really a police officer, decides after reading the girl's diary to leave Blaise in peace. Violaine dies happily.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmond T. Gréville
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmond T. Gréville
- Original Score
- Paul Misraki
- Original Title
- L'envers du Paradis
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- U.C.L. (Union cinématographique lyonnaise), PAFICO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmond T. Gréville
Edmond T. Gréville
Paul Misraki
Léonce-Henri Burel, Jacques Lemare
Georges Arnstam
Department Leadership Roster
Edmond T. Gréville
Director
Jean Douarinou
Production Design
Georges Arnstam
Editor
Edmond T. Gréville
Screenplay
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
Jacques Lemare
Director of Photography
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What is Other Side of Paradise about?
Complicated intrigues fester in the warmth of Segnac, a charming village on the Cô te d'Azur. The hô teliers' daughter, Violaine, has only a few months to live and loves Blaise d'Orliac, who is closely watched by his mistress Michèle. Old O'Hara is platonically in love with Violaine and encourages Blaise's meetings with the young girl. Michèle interferes. Blaise kills her. O'Hara believes Violaine is guilty and wants to accuse himself. Violaine, on the verge of death, exonerates Blaise. M. Dautrand, who was playing the part of a holiday painter but is really a police officer, decides after reading the girl's diary to leave Blaise in peace. Violaine dies happily.
Who directed Other Side of Paradise?
Other Side of Paradise was directed by Edmond T. Gréville.
Who stars in Other Side of Paradise?
The principal cast of Other Side of Paradise includes Jacques Sernas, Etchika Choureau, Erich von Stroheim, Denise Vernac, Jacques Castelot.
When was Other Side of Paradise released and how long is it?
Other Side of Paradise was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Other Side of Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Other Side of Paradise was composed by Paul Misraki.