East & West: Paradises Lost (1993)
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).
Director: Pierre Rival
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: February 17, 1993
Cast
- Philippe Bergeron - John Berger
- Aliona Antonova
- Jacqueline Bisset - Self
- Zsa Zsa Gabor - Self
Production: Compagnie Est-Ouest
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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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" 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).
- Who directed East & West: Paradises Lost?
- East & West: Paradises Lost was directed by Pierre Rival.
- Who stars in East & West: Paradises Lost?
- East & West: Paradises Lost stars Philippe Bergeron, Aliona Antonova, Jacqueline Bisset, Zsa Zsa Gabor.
- How long is East & West: Paradises Lost?
- East & West: Paradises Lost has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is East & West: Paradises Lost?
- East & West: Paradises Lost is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was East & West: Paradises Lost produced?
- East & West: Paradises Lost was produced in France.