East & West: Paradises Lost movie poster

East & West: Paradises Lost

February 17, 1993 1h 10m

Originally released in 1993. East & West: Paradises Lost is a documentary/history film. directed by Pierre Rival. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Philippe Bergeron, Aliona Antonova, and Jacqueline Bisset

Synopsis

In this quasi-semi-documentary, a Russian angel leads viewers in a quest to discover what, if anything, remains of the great, utopian "American Dream" now that the so-called "Worker's Paradise" dream of Russia has passed completely into oblivion. Along the way, real celebrities and working members the film community in Hollywood are interviewed, and a number of "types" are impersonated by actors. Some of the celebrities interviewed include Jacqueline Bisset, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and screenwriter Jonathan Lawton (the Pretty Woman script writer).

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 17, 1993 32 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Compagnie Est-Ouest

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East & West: Paradises Lost about?

In this quasi-semi-documentary, a Russian angel leads viewers in a quest to discover what, if anything, remains of the great, utopian "American Dream" now that the so-called "Worker's Paradise" dre...

Who directed East & West: Paradises Lost?

East & West: Paradises Lost was directed by Pierre Rival.

How long is East & West: Paradises Lost?

East & West: Paradises Lost has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was East & West: Paradises Lost released?

East & West: Paradises Lost was released on February 17, 1993 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in East & West: Paradises Lost?

The main cast of East & West: Paradises Lost includes Philippe Bergeron, Aliona Antonova, Jacqueline Bisset, Zsa Zsa Gabor.