Forbidden Paradise

The True Story of the Origin of the Sun Worshippers

Original title: Das verbotene Paradies

Duration: 80 min

Release date: 1958-10-16

IMDB

Combining documentary elements with a playful narrative, the film explores the evolution of bathing culture and social morals in Germany. Set in a summer resort where traditional values clash with more liberal attitudes, it humorously reflects on changing views of decency, freedom, and modern life.

Drama Romance

Das verbotene Paradies

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Wolfgang Lukschy

Wolfgang Lukschy

as Prof. Wetterstein

as Theo Krailing

Ingeborg Schöner

Ingeborg Schöner

as Elsa Krailing

as Karl Wetterstein

Siegfried Breuer Jr.

Siegfried Breuer Jr.

Günter Pfitzmann

Günter Pfitzmann

as Assessor Dr. Linde

as Max Dettmann

as Margit Wetterstein

Siegfried Schürenberg

Siegfried Schürenberg

as Direktor Krailing

as Inge Dettmann

Alexa von Porembsky

Alexa von Porembsky

as Frau Dettmann

as Elfriede Krailing

Martin Berliner

Martin Berliner

as Zeitungsverleger

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Martin Böttcher

Martin Böttcher

Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

Martin Böttcher

Martin Böttcher

Werner Krubsack

Werner Krubsack

Costume Designer

Reinhard Michaelis

Reinhard Michaelis

Production Manager

Waldemar Albert

Waldemar Albert

Unit Production Manager

Unit Production Manager

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