Gare du Nord
In the hustle and bustle of Paris's Gare du Nord, the paths of Ismaël, Mathilde, Sacha, and Joan cross. Ismaël (Reda Kateb), a sociology student, is conducting surveys for the RATP and meets Mathilde (Nicole Garcia), a history professor. A tender relationship develops between the two. Sacha (François Damiens) is desperately searching for his missing daughter, while Joan (Monia Chokri), a former student of Mathilde's, divides her time between Lille, London, and Paris. The station is not just a backdrop, but becomes a protagonist in its own right. With its incessant movement and diversity, it reflects the complexity of urban life. Claire Simon weaves documentary elements with fictional narrative strands to create a multifaceted portrait of a place where countless stories unfold every day. The director, known for her hybrid narrative style, uses real encounters and improvised dialogue to create authenticity. The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in 2013 and received positive reviews for its innovative structure and portrayal of urban life. With GARE DU NORD, Claire Simon has created an impressive portrait of a city that focuses on the fleeting moments of human interaction and captures the diversity and challenges of modern life.
Keywords
- europe
- Female Filmmakers
- François Damiens
- International Film Festival Rotterdam
- Locarno Film Festival!
- relationship
Actors
- Nicole Garcia
- Reda Kateb
- François Damiens
- Monia Chokri
- Sophie Bredier
Director
- Claire Simon
Drama, Romance
1h 55min
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In the hustle and bustle of Paris's Gare du Nord, the paths of Ismaël, Mathilde, Sacha, and Joan cross. Ismaël (Reda Kateb), a sociology student, is conducting surveys for the RATP and meets Mathilde (Nicole Garcia), a history professor. A tender relationship develops between the two. Sacha (François Damiens) is desperately searching for his missing daughter, while Joan (Monia Chokri), a former student of Mathilde's, divides her time between Lille, London, and Paris.
In the hustle and bustle of Paris's Gare du Nord, the paths of Ismaël, Mathilde, Sacha, and Joan cross. Ismaël (Reda Kateb), a sociology student, is conducting surveys for the RATP and meets Mathilde (Nicole Garcia), a history professor. A tender relationship develops between the two. Sacha (François Damiens) is desperately searching for his missing daughter, while Joan (Monia Chokri), a former student of Mathilde's, divides her time between Lille, London, and Paris.
The station is not just a backdrop, but becomes a protagonist in its own right. With its incessant movement and diversity, it reflects the complexity of urban life. Claire Simon weaves documentary elements with fictional narrative strands to create a multifaceted portrait of a place where countless stories unfold every day.
The director, known for her hybrid narrative style, uses real encounters and improvised dialogue to create authenticity. The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in 2013 and received positive reviews for its innovative structure and portrayal of urban life.
With GARE DU NORD, Claire Simon has created an impressive portrait of a city that focuses on the fleeting moments of human interaction and captures the diversity and challenges of modern life.
Festivals
Cast & Crew
Director
Claire Simon
Cast
Nicole Garcia
Cast
Reda Kateb
Cast
François Damiens
Cast
Monia Chokri
Cast
Sophie Bredier