The North Star
L'Étoile du Nord
Synopsis
Edouard Binet, an aimless Frenchman, has been travelling in North Africa for many years, and is sailing to Belgium. En route, he meets Sylvie Baron. He introduces her to Nemrod Lobetoum, a rich Egyptian carrying valuable jewelry, and Sylvie and Nemrod become friends. Their friendship escalates to love, which makes Edouard jealous. Days later, Edouard arrives at a rooming house owned by Mme. Louise Baron, Sylvie's mother, wearing blood-stained clothes. It appears that Nemrod was killed on a train after he arrived in France, but Edouard denies any knowledge of what happened. Sylvie suspects that Edouard is responsible for Nemrod's death, but by now her mother has become Edouard's ally.
Top Cast
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Simone Signoret
Mme Louise Baron
Philippe Noiret
Edouard Binet
Fanny Cottençon
Sylvie Baron
Julie Jézéquel
Antoinette Baron
Liliana Gerace
Jasmina
Gamil Ratib
Nemrod Lobetoum
Jean-Yves Chatelais
Valesco
Jean Dautremay
l'ingénieur
Pierre Forget
Albert
Jean-Pierre Klein
Moïse
Jean Rougerie
Monsieur Baron
Dominique Zardi
Le concierge de l'hôtel
Patricia Malvoisin
Arlette
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Granier-Deferre, Jean Aurenche, Michel Grisolia, Georges Simenon
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- L'Étoile du Nord
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Sara Films, Films A2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Pierre Granier-Deferre, Jean Aurenche, Michel Grisolia, Georges Simenon
Philippe Sarde
Pierre-William Glenn
Jean Ravel
Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Director
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Writer
Jean Aurenche
Writer
Michel Grisolia
Writer
Alain Sarde
Producer
Jean Ravel
Editor
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The North Star
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What is The North Star about?
Edouard Binet, an aimless Frenchman, has been travelling in North Africa for many years, and is sailing to Belgium. En route, he meets Sylvie Baron. He introduces her to Nemrod Lobetoum, a rich Egyptian carrying valuable jewelry, and Sylvie and Nemrod become friends. Their friendship escalates to love, which makes Edouard jealous. Days later, Edouard arrives at a rooming house owned by Mme. Louise Baron, Sylvie's mother, wearing blood-stained clothes. It appears that Nemrod was killed on a train after he arrived in France, but Edouard denies any knowledge of what happened. Sylvie suspects that Edouard is responsible for Nemrod's death, but by now her mother has become Edouard's ally.
Who directed The North Star?
The North Star was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Who stars in The North Star?
The principal cast of The North Star includes Simone Signoret, Philippe Noiret, Fanny Cottençon, Julie Jézéquel, Liliana Gerace.
When was The North Star released and how long is it?
The North Star was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The North Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The North Star was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is The North Star based on a book or true story?
The North Star is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The North Star?
The North Star holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).