IN THE CITY OF SYLVIA (2007)
A film by José Luis Guerín
IN THE CITY OF SYLVIA is one of the most acclaimed European
films of recent years and marks the international breakthrough of
Spanish director, José Luis Guerín.
In the tradition of Alfred Hitchcock, Eric Rohmer and Robert
Bresson, Guerín presents the deceptively simple tale of a man
seeking the woman he met six years before. With only a sketch to
identify her, he searches the streets and cafes of Strasbourg,
hoping to encounter the object of his desire.
Seductively shot and featuring excellent performances by Xavier
Lafitte and Pilar López de Ayala, IN THE CITY OF SYLVIA is a
sensual and enigmatic journey that beautifully captures the
complexity of human emotions.
“a glorious explosion of sight, sound and feeling.” 5 STARS
TIME OUT
“outstanding
… superbly shot and hauntingly enigmatic” 4
Peter Bradshaw, THE GUARDIAN
STARS
"This is perfection... it cuts to the heart of what cinema is all about." 5 STARS
THE TIMES
“it's some kind of masterwork." 5 STARS
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
“a masterly treatise…ingenious…”
4 STARS
EMPIRE
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Venice Film Festival 2007
Bonus Features:
• Exclusive interviews with director José Luis Guerín, actor Xavier Lafitte and cinematographer
Natasha Braier
• Theatrical trailer
• Stills gallery
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 82 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 anamorphic
Audio: Dolby Stereo and optional 5.1
Country: France/Spain
Language: French with optional English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM587
Barcode: 5060126870388