Equator

Equator (1983)

Équateur

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.

Date of release
1983-08-17
TMDB
4.1 / 10 (9)
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Romance
Director
Serge Gainsbourg

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Tropic Moon

Équateur is a 1983 French drama film directed by Serge Gainsbourg, starring Francis Huster. Based on a 1933 novel by Belgian writer Georges Simenon, it was screened out of competition at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival.

Production

Équateur was based on the 1933 novel Le Coup de lune (Tropic Moon) by Georges Simenon.

It was written and directed by Serge Gainsbourg, who also composed the music. Cinematography was by Willy Kurant.

The film was produced by Gabonese filmmaker Charles Mensah and French producer Alain Poiré.

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