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Alice in the Cities is a 1974 film directed by Wim Wenders. The film follows a German journalist named Philip Winter who is struggling to write an article about America. He decides to return to Germany and meets a German woman and her daughter Alice at the airport. They become unlikely friends and when Alice's mother asks Winter to watch Alice temporarily, he reluctantly agrees.
However, when Alice's mother doesn't return, Winter is left with Alice for longer than he expected. He takes her on a journey across Europe to find her grandmother. As they travel together, their friendship grows, and Winter becomes a father figure to Alice.
The film is known for its slow, deliberate pacing, and for its exploration of themes such as loneliness, displacement, and identity. It also features stunning black and white cinematography by Robby Muller, which captures the melancholic beauty of the European landscapes.
Alice in the Cities is the first film in Wenders' Road Movie Trilogy, which also includes The Wrong Move and Kings of the Road. It is widely regarded as a classic of German cinema and has been praised for its poignant storytelling, memorable characters, and intimate portrayal of a relationship between two people from different generations.
