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1983
1h 48m
7.3IMDb

Drama

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What it's about

A Swiss sailor jumps ship in Lisbon, tired of the noisy engine room, the ship "a floating factory of crazy people." 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. He sends movies from his 8mm camera. Then he becomes friendly with Rosa, a chambermaid, and soon it's a love affair. He continues to send letters and movies home. His Swiss lover is hurt and angry; she sends an ultimatum.

Cast and crew

Director: Alain Tanner
Writer: Alain Tanner
Starring: Bruno Ganz, Teresa Madruga, Julia Vonderlinn

Details

Release date: Apr 21, 1983
Language: English, German, Portuguese, French
Country: Switzerland, Portugal, United Kingdom
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination