In the White City (1983)
21 Apr 1983 • Drama • 1h 48m
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.
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English, German, Portuguese, French
Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination
Country:
Switzerland, Portugal, United Kingdom
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