Forbidden Paradise 1958

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.

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The cast

Wolfgang Lukschy Prof. Wetterstein

Jan Hendriks Theo Krailing

Ingeborg Schöner Elsa Krailing

Lutz Moik Karl Wetterstein

Siegfried Breuer Jr. Thomas Sund

Günter Pfitzmann Assessor Dr. Linde

Bruno Fritz Max Dettmann

E

Eve Dietrich Margit Wetterstein

Siegfried Schürenberg Direktor Krailing

B

Brigitte Olm Inge Dettmann

Alexa von Porembsky Frau Dettmann

K

Käte Alving Elfriede Krailing

Sigurd Lohde

M

Martin Berliner Zeitungsverleger

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