Céline

1992 1h 28m FR

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6.9

SOLID

★6.9TMDB · 38

Drama

Synopsis

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After the death of her father, 22-year-old Céline inherits most of his estate, but gives it to her stepmother, causing her greedy fiancé to leave her. Following several failed suicide attempts, Céline is hospitalized and comes to the attention of a nurse, Genevieve, who has struggled with depression. Under her personal care, Céline gradually recovers, and the two women grow close.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Isabelle Pasco
Celine
María Luisa García
Geneviève
Danièle Lebrun
Madame Giraud
Daniel Tarrare
Gérard
Damien Dutrait
Roland
Lucien Plazanet
Lucien
Sébastien Lenfant
Sébastien
François Eychart
Sébastien's father

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean-Claude Brisseau
Writers: Jean-Claude Brisseau
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau, shot by Romain Winding. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Georges Delerue. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor María Luisa García shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Isabelle Pasco and María Luisa García and Danièle Lebrun carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0103932 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jean-Claude Brisseau directs. Romain Winding behind the camera. Georges Delerue scores. María Luisa García cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
234 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau, shot by Romain Winding. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Georges Delerue. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor María Luisa García shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Isabelle Pasco and María Luisa García and Danièle Lebrun carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0103932 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 38 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.