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.
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Stars:
- Serge Gainsbourg
Writing:
- Georges Simenon
- Serge Gainsbourg
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Release Date: 1983-08-17
3.8/10
- Country: GA, FR
- Language: Français
- Runtime: 85