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Wikipedia article




'In the White City' is a 1983 Swiss drama film directed by Alain Tanner. It was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival. The film was selected as the Swiss entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 56th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Synopsis



Paul, a mechanic on an oil tanker, settles in a small bar-hotel during a stopover in Lisbon. He sends 8mm films and letters about his travels to his girlfriend, lisa, who stays in Switzerland. He encounters a pretty waitress at a bar, Rosa, and they quickly become lovers. Paul continues to write to lisa describing the whiteness of the city. He meanders through Lisbon where his purpose in life appears to become directionless and he eventually loses contact with Rosa.

Cast



* Bruno Ganz as Paul

* Teresa Madruga as Rosa

* Julia Vonderlinn as lisa / The Swiss woman

* Jos Carvalho as Le patron

* Francisco Baio as Le voleur au couteau

* Jos Wallenstein as L'autre voleur

* Victor Costa as Le garon du bar

* Ldia Franco as La fille du bar

* Pedro Efe as L'ami dans la taverne

* Ceclia Guimares as La dame du train

* Joana Vicente as La jeune fille du train

See also



* List of submissions to the 56th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film

* List of Swiss submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

References




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