Fruit of Paradise
Ovoce stromů rajských jíme
Synopsis
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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Church of Paradise: FRUIT OF PARADISE trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Věra Chytilová
- Screenplay & Story
- Ester Krumbachová, Věra Chytilová
- Original Score
- Zdeněk Liška
- Original Title
- Ovoce stromů rajských jíme
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov, Elisabeth Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Věra Chytilová
Ester Krumbachová, Věra Chytilová, Pavel Juráček
Zdeněk Liška
Jaroslav Kučera
Miroslav Hájek
Bronka Ricquier, Jaroslav Kučera
Department Leadership Roster
Bronka Ricquier
Producer
Věra Chytilová
Director
Ester Krumbachová
Screenplay
Zdeněk Liška
Original Music Composer
Věra Chytilová
Screenplay
Vladimír Labský
Production Design
Miroslav Hájek
Editor
Jaroslav Kučera
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fruit of Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fruit of Paradise about?
An experimental retelling of the story of Adam and Eve which then progresses into an allegorical depiction of the loss of innocence.
Who directed Fruit of Paradise?
Fruit of Paradise was directed by Věra Chytilová.
Who stars in Fruit of Paradise?
The principal cast of Fruit of Paradise includes Jitka Novákova, Karel Novák, Jan Schmid, Eva Gabrielová, Julius Albert.
When was Fruit of Paradise released and how long is it?
Fruit of Paradise was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Fruit of Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fruit of Paradise was composed by Zdeněk Liška.