Germany / Oct 16, 1958 / 6
The True Story of the Origin of the Sun Worshippers
1h 20min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Eve Dietrich | Margit Wetterstein |
| Siegfried Schürenberg | Direktor Krailing |
| Brigitte Olm | Inge Dettmann |
| Alexa von Porembsky | Frau Dettmann |
| Käte Alving | Elfriede Krailing |
| Sigurd Lohde | |
| Martin Berliner | Zeitungsverleger |
| Rolf Moebius | Amtsrichter |
| Wolf Harnisch | |
| Georg Thomalla | Erzähler |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Das verbotene Paradies |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Allgemeine Film Union (AlFU), Palma Film |
| Release date | 16 ottobre 1958 |
| Production | Artur Brauner |
| Writer | H.G. Bondy |
| Cinematography | Werner M. Lenz |
| Assistant directors | Max Nosseck |
| Camera operators | Werner M. Lenz |
| Additional photography | Werner M. Lenz |
| Production design | Hans Luigi |
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| Art direction | Hans Luigi |
| Set decoration | Hans Luigi |
| Music | Martin Böttcher, Werner Krubsack |
| Sound | Martin Böttcher, Werner Krubsack |
| Costume design | Walter Kraatz |
| Makeup | Walter Kraatz |
| Hairstyling | Walter Kraatz |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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