Equator(1983)

Equator Synopsis

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.

Equator (1983) is a drama, thriller and romance film directed by Serge Gainsbourg, released on August 17, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Francis Huster, Barbara Sukowa, Reinhard Kolldehoff and François Dyrek. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.