The Middle of the World (1974)

  • NR
  • 08/11/1974 (CH)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 55m

Overview

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. Where 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.

Alain Tanner

Writer, Director

John Berger

Writer

Cast

Olimpia Carlisi's headshot

Olimpia Carlisi

Adriana
Philippe Léotard's headshot

Philippe Léotard

Paul
Juliet Berto's headshot

Juliet Berto

Juliette
Denise Péron's headshot

Denise Péron

Schmidt
Jacques Denis's headshot

Jacques Denis

Marcel
Roger Jendly's headshot

Roger Jendly

Roger
Gilbert Bahon's headshot

Gilbert Bahon

Albert
Lise Lachenal's headshot

Lise Lachenal

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