Équateur (1983)
Release Year: 1983
Alternative Title: Equator - L'amante sconosciuta, Экватор, Ekvator, Equator
Director: Serge Gainsbourg
Writer: Georges Simenon, Serge Gainsbourg
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Story
In 'Équateur', we follow Timar's journey from France to Gabon in the 1950s. He arrives with dreams of striking gold but soon falls into a web of deceit orchestrated by Adele, the sultry owner of a local hotel. Seduced by her, Timar unwittingly becomes an accomplice in murder, highlighting his naivety and desperation for wealth.
Summary
'Équateur' is a 1983 film directed by Serge Gainsbourg, adapted from Henri Alleg's novel 'La Question'. Set against the backdrop of French Equatorial Africa in the mid-20th century, it explores themes of greed, manipulation, and exploitation. The movie follows Timar's downfall at the hands of Adele, a cautionary tale about the dangers of blind ambition.
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