North
Nord
Synopsis
The story of a dysfunctional family in Northern France. Dad is a mean abusive drunk pharmacist, mom is addicted to pills and has incestuous desire for her son, the son is skipping school to fish and daughter is mentally handicapped.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Beauvois
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Beauvois, Arlette Langmann, Sophie Fillières
- Original Title
- Nord
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), BVF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Beauvois
Xavier Beauvois, Arlette Langmann, Sophie Fillières
Agnès Guillemot
Bernard Verley
Department Leadership Roster
Xavier Beauvois
Director
Xavier Beauvois
Writer
Arlette Langmann
Writer
Sophie Fillières
Writer
Bernard Verley
Producer
Agnès Guillemot
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About North
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is North about?
The story of a dysfunctional family in Northern France. Dad is a mean abusive drunk pharmacist, mom is addicted to pills and has incestuous desire for her son, the son is skipping school to fish and daughter is mentally handicapped.
Who directed North?
North was directed by Xavier Beauvois.
Who stars in North?
The principal cast of North includes Xavier Beauvois, Bulle Ogier, Bernard Verley, Jean Douchet, Jean-René Gossart.
When was North released and how long is it?
North was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.