Alice in den Städten
German journalist Philip Winter has a case of writer’s block when trying to write an article about the United States. He decides to return to Germany, and while trying to book a flight, encounters a German woman and her nine year old daughter Alice doing the same. The three become friends (almost out of necessity) and while the mother asks Winter to mind Alice temporarily, it quickly becomes apparent that Alice will be his responsibility for longer than he expected.
Alice in the Cities is a 1974 German film directed by Wim Wenders that follows a journalist and a young girl as they form an unexpected bond while traveling from the United States back to Germany. This road-movie classic explores themes of friendship, displacement, and connection through the eyes of a man saddled with childcare responsibilities he never anticipated. The film has been available since its theatrical release nearly 50 years ago.
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When was Alice in the Cities released?
The film premiered on May 17, 1974 in Germany.
Where can I watch Alice in the Cities?
As a classic film from 1974, it is available through various home video releases and streaming platforms that carry arthouse and international cinema. Check your local library, specialty film retailers, or streaming services that focus on classic and independent films.
Who directed Alice in the Cities?
The film was directed by Wim Wenders, a pioneering figure in German New Cinema.
What is the basic plot?
A German journalist with writer's block returns from the US to Germany and unexpectedly becomes responsible for caring for a nine-year-old girl named Alice after her mother asks him to watch her temporarily.
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