| Title | : | In the White City |
|---|---|---|
| Release | : | 1983 |
| Rating | : | 7.3 |
| Language | : | English, German, Portuguese, French |
| Runtime | : | 108 |
| Genre | : | Drama |
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.
Alain Tanner
