Fruit of Paradise

1970 NR 1h 39m 6.7

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

In the garden of a pension, Eva and her husband Josef are enjoying a siesta. Here, they meet with the lonesome, mysterious-looking Robert. During play, a key falls out of Robert's pocket. The curious Eva picks it up and sets off on an expedition. In Robert's room, she finds a briefcase soiled with mud, which Robert had forgotten by her parsley patch before, and in it, a date-stamp. Soon afterwards, she learns that another victim of an unknown murderer of women has been found, with a number and date stamped on her forehead. Eva concludes that the murderer must be Robert.

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Info about Fruit of Paradise

Studio(s): Filmové studio Barrandov, Elisabeth Films

Originally Released: Jul 31, 1970

Production Countries: Belgium, Czechoslovakia

Genres: Drama

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