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Retrospectives - Alain Tanner

Crew:

Director: Alain Tanner
Screenplay: John Berger, Alain Tanner
DOP: Renato Berta   
Production: Citel Films, Action Films

The Middle of the World

A film by Alain Tanner

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Paul is married, a successful engineer, and a conservative candidate in an upcoming local election. He falls in love with Adriana, a café waitress from Italy. Paul's party is very critical of foreign labour and wants to keep Switzerland to the Swiss. While Paul falls deeper and deeper into the relationship and is ready to leave his wife, Adriana feels the social pressure growing and has to make her own decision.
  • Cast:

    Philippe Léotard, Olimpia Carlisi, Juliet Berto, Jacques Denis, Roger Jendly, Denise Péron
  • Original Title:

    Le Milieu du Monde
  • Country:

    Switzerland, France
  • Year:

    1974
  • 115'

Crew:

Director: Alain Tanner
Screenplay: John Berger, Alain Tanner
DOP: Renato Berta   
Production: Citel Films, Action Films
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