Fruit of Paradise

Fruit of Paradise (Czech: Ovoce stromů rajských jíme) is a 1970 Czechoslovak avant-garde drama film directed by Věra Chytilová. It was entered into the 1970 Cannes Film Festival. The film is an adaptation of the Adam and Eve story. This was Chytilová's last film before she was placed on an eight-year ban by the Czechoslovak Government.

Contents

• The fruit of paradise ovoce stromu rajsk ch j me opening sequence
• The fruit of paradise ovoce stromu rajsk ch j me robert pursues eva
• Plot
• Production
• Cast
• References

Plot

The film focuses on Eva, Josef, and her infatuation with the mysterious Robert.

Production

Fellow Czech screenwriter and costume designer Ester Krumbachová collaborated with Chytilová on the screenplay, costumes, and decor.

Cast

Karel Novák as Josef

Jitka Nováková as Eva

Jan Schmid as Robert

Julius Albert as Starý pán (uncredited)

Alice Auspergerová as Teta (uncredited)

Jan Klusák as Robert (voice) (uncredited)

Luděk Sobota as Muž s kyticí (uncredited)

Josef Somr as Josef (voice) (uncredited)

Jaromír Vomáčka as Strýc (uncredited)