Gare du Nord
By Claire Simon
2013 | 115 min | Drama
Four characters will meet, love and separate in Gare du Nord, one of the busiest train stations in Europe.
Claire Simon
DirectorClaire Simon is a French director known for her work in independent cinema. She started her career as an editor and then transitioned to directing. Some of her notable films include "Récréations," "Gare du Nord," and "The Woods Dreams are Made Of." Simon has received critical acclaim and several awards for her work, including the Cesar Award for Best Documentary for "Récréations."
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