

The Lost Paradise
This literary film is imbued with the disenchantment of Spanish exiles who left their homes to protest Franco's fascist regime and then returned after its demise to find that democracy had not instilled either ethics or deep motivation in government leaders. Director Basilio Martin Patino presents his story, and a large part of the film is based on his own life, through the experiences of an exiled heroine played by Charo Lopez. She has returned to Spain to look for meaning in her life, something that she never found living in Germany, not even after having a child. She is also in the process of translating the German lyric poet Friederich Holderlin (see the 1985 Halfte Des Lebens) into Spanish, focusing on his epic Hyperion. Excerpts from the translation are voiced over throughout the film. As she looks up old friends from many, many years ago, even those who have achieved worldly success are suffering from the same ennui that propelled her back home.
TMDB
6.8/10
5 votes
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- Released
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- Language
- Spanish
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Release dates
SpainES
- Theatrical13 Jan 1985
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Lost Paradise released?
- The Lost Paradise was released on 13 January 1985.
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- What is the rating of The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 5 votes.
- Who directed The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise (1985) was directed by Basilio Martín Patino.
- How long is The Lost Paradise?
- The Lost Paradise runs for 1h 34m.











