Paradise Lost (1978)
The Mayor of a small Flemish town is determined at all costs to save a unique bird sanctuary from a ruthless businessman who advocates a housing development on the site. The main story, though, centres on a childhood trauma that unites the two men and a dark femme fatale whom one desires and the other attempts to manipulate.
Director: Harry Kümel
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Willeke van Ammelrooy as Pascale |
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Hugo Van Den Berghe as Benjamin Rolus |
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Bert André as Jan Boel |
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Stephen Windross as Peterke |
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Gella Allaert as Adeline |
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Nora Barten as |
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Anton Cogen as Tuur |
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Willy de Swaef as |
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Blanka Heirman as Marie-Louise |
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Jos Kennis as Land surveyor (I) |
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Gerda Lindekens as |
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Bob Stijnen as |
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Serge-Henri Valcke as De Cat |
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Fred Van Kuyk as Land surveyor (II) |
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Carlos van Lanckere as Boer Sus |
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Nolle Versyp as Waiting man at ministry |
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Raf Reymen as Minister |
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Harry Kümel as Photographer |
| Directing | Harry Kümel | Director |
| Editing | Susana Rossberg | Editor |
| Writing | Harry Kümel | Writer |
| Writing | Kees Sengers | Writer |
| Camera | Ken Hodges | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Roger Mores | Original Music Composer |