Charles, Dead or Alive

On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandfather as a craftsman and his son as a businessman, but is evasive about himself. He gives his family the slip and moves in with a young couple he meets by chance, doing the cooking, reading, drinking, and engaging in philosophical discussions with them. The young couple comes to love Charles. In secret, he stays in touch with a daughter, and the rest of the family hires a private investigator to find him, setting in motion a business take-over that threatens his Bohemian happiness.

Country:

Switzerland

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

93 minutes

Year:

1970

Director:

Alain Tanner

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Company:

Groupe 5,

SRG SSR

Cast:

Charles Dé

Adeline

Paul

Marianne Dé, Fille de Charles

Pierre Dé, Fils de Charles

Crew:

Director

Writer

Director of Photography

Producer

Original Music Composer