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The Arrival of Averill

19921h 30mMichael Schottenberg

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In this highly symbolic political allegory, Averill is traveling through a troubled countryside amid rumors of war to visit his father. He reaches a train station in a city which is paralyzed by a transportation strike and is forced to take lodgings in a bizarre, unattractive town populated by seemingly malformed individuals. After a while, he begins to try to woo a much older woman, and symbolic images of entrapment, imprisonment and erotic enticement mark his adventures in this regard.

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What is The Arrival of Averill (1992) about?

In this highly symbolic political allegory, Averill is traveling through a troubled countryside amid rumors of war to visit his father. He reaches a train station in a city which is paralyzed by a transportation strike and is forced to take lodgings in a bizarre, unattractive town populated by seemingly malformed individuals. After a while, he begins to try to woo a much older woman, and symbolic…

Who stars in The Arrival of Averill?

The Arrival of Averill stars Andras Jones (Averill), Maria Bill (woman), Umberto Conte (waiter), Michael Kroecher (porter), Elisabeth Kaza (old woman). The film was directed by Michael Schottenberg.

How long is The Arrival of Averill?

The Arrival of Averill has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1992.

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