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Released
1974 · FILM

Alice in the Cities

A German journalist battling writer's block and a young girl stranded in America embark on a drifting journey across the U.S., forming an unlikely bond as they search for belonging.

Directed by
Runtime
110 min
Language
DE
Drama
Streaming on
  • The Criterion Channel

Synopsis

German journalist Philip Winter struggles with writer’s block while attempting to write an article about the United States and decides to return to Germany. While trying to book a flight, he meets a German woman and her nine-year-old daughter, Alice, who are also attempting to return to Germany. The three form a friendship, largely out of necessity. The woman asks Winter to look after Alice temporarily, but it soon becomes clear that Alice will remain under his care for longer than he anticipated.

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Principal cast & crew: 16

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Peter PrzygoddaShot by Robby MullerScored by Can

Also known as

  • Alice in the Citiesen
  • Alicia en las ciudadeses
  • Alice dans les villesfr
  • Alice nelle cittàit

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