Equator (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1983, Equator is a notable film directed by Serge Gainsbourg, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Equator stars Francis Huster as Timar, Barbara Sukowa as Adele, Reinhard Kolldehoff as Eugene Schneider and François Dyrek as Superintendent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Equator has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Equator page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Equator (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Equator change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Equator worth watching?
- Equator holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Equator?
- Equator stars Francis Huster, Barbara Sukowa, Reinhard Kolldehoff, François Dyrek and Jean Bouise.
- When was Equator released?
- Equator was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.