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The Middle of the World
1974 6.2 (14 votes) 1h 55m
Genres
Drama Romance
Production Companies
Citel Films
Action Films

The Middle of the World (Le Milieu du monde)

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.

Key Crew

Writer: Alain Tanner, John Berger

Director: Alain Tanner

Director of Photography: Renato Berta

Top Cast

Olimpia Carlisi
Olimpia Carlisi

Adriana

Philippe Léotard
Philippe Léotard

Paul

Juliet Berto
Juliet Berto

Juliette

Denise Péron
Denise Péron

Schmidt

Jacques Denis
Jacques Denis

Marcel

Roger Jendly
Roger Jendly

Roger

Gilbert Bahon

Albert

Lise Lachenal

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