A Swiss sailor jumps ship in Lisbon, tired of the noisy engine room, the ship. He rents a room and does little. He writes letters to his lover, describing the whiteness of the city, the solitude and the silence. He sends his love and emptiness; she replies with love and confusion.
Director: Alain Tanner. AKA In the White City
Writer: Alain Tanner.
Stars: Bruno Ganz, Teresa Madruga, Julia Vonderlinn, José Carvalho, Victor Costa, Francisco Baião, José Wallenstein, Lidia Franco, Pedro Efe, Cecília Guimarães, Joana Vicente.
Cinematographer: Acácio de Almeida.
Composer: Jean-Luc Barbier.
1983 Berlin International Film Festival – Nominated for the Golden Bear.
Tres bon!
I was wondering if this was available on DVD? its a great film!!!
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