Het Verloren Paradijs (1978)

The film is visually and directorially beautiful, though the somewhat farcical script and André (who, just like in Slachtvee, fails to convincingly portray a Belgian) break the film down a bit. 3.5*

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Village play with acting performances to match. The ending is very weak, although it wasn't as predictable as I had expected. It was nice to see the nostalgic 70s footage, though, and also very nice to see the young Willeke van Ammelrooy. Her scenes lift the film to a slightly higher level. Even though, naturally, just like in all her 70s films, she goes swimming naked in a pond again. Incidentally, besides Quido's review (which admittedly is no longer online), I know another good reason to buy the original DVD: the subtitles! You really do need them if you want to understand what is being said.

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Despite the presence of Willeke Van Ammelrooy, this is the worst film I have ever seen & I’ve seen quite a few! Nevertheless, there are so-called "film connoisseurs" here who think this is a good film! I am 68 and have the reputation of a film connoisseur and have been sitting here since this film panel started; however, I cannot stand up to "arrogant" Dutch people with their outspoken opinions! Sorry...[

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