Paradiso (1977)
Directed by Christian Bricout

Drama / Romance

Film Synopsis

Jean is a young student from Lille.  He comes from a typical working class family and he faces the usual problems of his milieu: unemployment, loneliness and an inability to communicate with others.  To escape from a crowd of demonstrating workers, he takes refuge in fine arts studies.  He ends up at Paradiso, a haven for young people who get drunk and take drugs...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Christian Bricout
  • Script: Christian Bricout
  • Cinematographer: Philippe Rousselot
  • Cast: Didier Sauvegrain (Jean), Gérard Darrieu (Le père), Annie Savarin (Mercédès), Bernadette Le Saché (Lucette), Brigitte Roüan (La soeur), Poussine Mercanton (La hippie), Jeanne Allard (La mère), Coralie Seyrig (La fille à la robe de chambre)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 100 min

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