November Moon
Novembermond
Synopsis
"November Moon" is a timeless and compelling love story set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied France. On the brink of war and in the face of escalating anti-Jewish activity, November has fled her native Germany for the relative safety of Paris. There, she meets and falls in love with Ferial, a fiercely patriotic young French woman. Amid a series of life-changing wartime events, they are challenged by their extraordinary circumstances to realize their truest selves and to live - or die - by those choices.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gabriele Osburg
November Messing
Christiane Millet
Férial
Danièle Delorme
Férial's Mother
Bruno Pradal
Marcel
Stéphane Garcin
Laurent
Louise Martini
Chantal
Gerhard Olschewski
Jean
Maurice Arama
Daniel Berlioux
Denise Boulet
Marthe
Antonin Brunel
Nicole Camus
Marc Delestre
Albert Delpy
Ingrid Dupont
Wolfgang Finck
Robert Florent
Rene Geney
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandra von Grote
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandra von Grote
- Original Score
- Egisto Macchi
- Original Title
- Novembermond
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Sender Freies Berlin, Ottokar Runze Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandra von Grote
Alexandra von Grote
Egisto Macchi
Bernard Zitzermann
Susanne Lahaye
Ottokar Runze, Marie-Annick Jarlegan
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandra von Grote
Director
Ottokar Runze
Producer
Alexandra von Grote
Writer
Bernard Zitzermann
Director of Photography
Susanne Lahaye
Editor
Marie-Annick Jarlegan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for November Moon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About November Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is November Moon about?
"November Moon" is a timeless and compelling love story set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied France. On the brink of war and in the face of escalating anti-Jewish activity, November has fled her native Germany for the relative safety of Paris. There, she meets and falls in love with Ferial, a fiercely patriotic young French woman. Amid a series of life-changing wartime events, they are challenged by their extraordinary circumstances to realize their truest selves and to live - or die - by those choices.
Who directed November Moon?
November Moon was directed by Alexandra von Grote.
Who stars in November Moon?
The principal cast of November Moon includes Gabriele Osburg, Christiane Millet, Danièle Delorme, Bruno Pradal, Stéphane Garcin.
When was November Moon released and how long is it?
November Moon was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for November Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for November Moon was composed by Egisto Macchi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for November Moon?
November Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).