Paradise Lost (1978)

4.9/10 • 94 min • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Willeke van Ammelrooy

Bert André

Jan Boel

Anton Cogen

Blanka Heirman

Marie-Louise

Serge-Henri Valcke

Fred Van Kuyk

Land surveyor (II)

Harry Kümel

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