Equator (1983)
Although based on a novel by Georges Simenon, director (and songwriter) Serge Gainsbourg has superimposed several dark emotions and a subtle brutality over the weak plot about a man's trip to Africa and his unfortunate passion for a murderess whose amorality sends the disillusioned fellow back to Europe. Sometimes described as frustrating and self-centered, reactions to this film swing across a broad spectrum of complaints -- not the least might be whether or not Gainsbourg is using a clichéd and stereotypical view of "dark Africa" to convey what he sees in his characters.
Director: Serge Gainsbourg
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: August 17, 1983
Cast
- Francis Huster - Timar
- Barbara Sukowa - Adele
- Reinhard Kolldehoff - Eugene Schneider
- François Dyrek - Superintendent
- Jean Bouise - Public Prosecutor
- Julien Guiomar - Bouilloux
- Roland Blanche - One-Eyed Man
- Murray Gronwall - The Forester
- Stéphane Bouy - The Pedlar
- Franck-Olivier Bonnet - The Man from Lyon
Screenplay
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Georges Simenon (Novel)
Music: Serge Gainsbourg
Cinematography: Willy Kurant
Editing: Babeth Si Ramdane
Production: Gaumont International Television, Gaumont, Corso Productions, TF1 Films Production, Etat Gabonais
Country: Gabon, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
based on novel or book
More Films by Director: Serge Gainsbourg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Equator about?
- Although based on a novel by Georges Simenon, director (and songwriter) Serge Gainsbourg has superimposed several dark emotions and a subtle brutality over the weak plot about a man's trip to Africa and his unfortunate passion for a murderess whose amorality sends the disillusioned fellow back to Europe. Sometimes described as frustrating and self-centered, reactions to this film swing across a broad spectrum of complaints -- not the least might be whether or not Gainsbourg is using a clichéd and stereotypical view of "dark Africa" to convey what he sees in his characters.
- Who directed Equator?
- Equator was directed by Serge Gainsbourg.
- Who stars in Equator?
- Equator stars Francis Huster, Barbara Sukowa, Reinhard Kolldehoff, François Dyrek, Jean Bouise, Julien Guiomar.
- How long is Equator?
- Equator has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Equator?
- Equator is a Drama, Thriller, Romance film.
- Where was Equator produced?
- Equator was produced in Gabon, France.