The Lost Paradise
Synopsis
He is the most performed contemporary composer in the world. And yet he rarely ventures out in public, prefers to keep quiet about his music, feels at home in the forests of Estonia and generates therewith - perhaps involuntarily - the impression of a recluse, which is attributed to him again and again: Arvo Part. In The Lost Paradise, we follow him over a period of one year in his native Estonia, to Japan and the Vatican. The documentary is framed by the stage production of Adam's Passion, a music theater piece based on the Biblical story of the fall of Adam featuring three key works by Arvo Part. The world-renowned director Robert Wilson has brought this work to the stage in a former submarine factory in Tallinn. Tracing their creative process, the film offers rare and personal insights into the worlds of two of the most fascinating personalities in the international arts and music scene.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Günter Atteln
- Original Title
- The Lost Paradise
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Accentus Music, WDR, Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Günter Atteln
Kristjan-Jaak Nuudi
Steffen Herrmann, Dirk Seliger
Paul Smaczny, Heidi Pruuli, Madis Kolk, Lothar Mattner
Department Leadership Roster
Kristjan-Jaak Nuudi
Director of Photography
Günter Atteln
Director
Steffen Herrmann
Editor
Dirk Seliger
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Paradise
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What is The Lost Paradise about?
He is the most performed contemporary composer in the world. And yet he rarely ventures out in public, prefers to keep quiet about his music, feels at home in the forests of Estonia and generates therewith - perhaps involuntarily - the impression of a recluse, which is attributed to him again and again: Arvo Part. In The Lost Paradise, we follow him over a period of one year in his native Estonia, to Japan and the Vatican. The documentary is framed by the stage production of Adam's Passion, a music theater piece based on the Biblical story of the fall of Adam featuring three key works by Arvo Part. The world-renowned director Robert Wilson has brought this work to the stage in a former submarine factory in Tallinn. Tracing their creative process, the film offers rare and personal insights into the worlds of two of the most fascinating personalities in the international arts and music scene.
Who directed The Lost Paradise?
The Lost Paradise was directed by Günter Atteln.
Who stars in The Lost Paradise?
The principal cast of The Lost Paradise includes Arvo Pärt, Robert Wilson, Sofiya Gubaydulina, Paul Hillier, Gidon Kremer.
When was The Lost Paradise released and how long is it?
The Lost Paradise was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost Paradise?
The Lost Paradise holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).