Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making(2021)
One building stood as a testament to the promise of Paradise.
Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making Synopsis
When filmmaker Andy Howlett set out with his camera to document the final days of Birmingham's Brutalist Central Library complex, little did he know the rabbit hole he was stumbling into. Decried by the Council as an eyesore, but hailed by Historic England as an exemplar of postwar design, the story of John Madin's concrete colossus and the fight to save it is a curious one. In this psychogeographic detective story, Howlett weaves together archive footage with on-the-ground explorations in an attempt to figure out why we lost Paradise and how it might be regained.
Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making (2021) is a documentary film directed by Andy Howlett, released on September 26, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars James Harris and Andy Howlett.
- Director:
- Andy Howlett
- Writers:
- Andy Howlett
- Status:
- Released
Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making (2021) Trailer
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Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Andy Howlett, written by Andy Howlett.
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Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making (2021) includes James Harris and Andy Howlett. The film was directed by Andy Howlett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Paradise Lost: History in the Un-Making was released on September 26, 2021 and runs for 1h 24m.
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