The Romance of Astrea and Celadon

"A Rohmerian delight, another ritualized romance"

2007 1h 49m FR

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 51

DramaRomanceFantasy

Synopsis

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In an enchanted forest, back in the time of the Druids, the shepherd Céladon and the shepherdess Astrée share a pure and chaste love. Fooled by a suitor, Astrée dismisses Céladon, who throws himself into a river out of despair. She thinks he's dead, but he's been secretly rescued by some nymphs. Faithful to the promise he made to Astrée to never appear before her again, Céladon must overcome many obstacles to break the curse. Mad with love and despair, coveted by the nymphs, surrounded by rivals, and obliged to disguise himself as a woman to be near the one he loves, will he manage to make himself known without breaking his oath? A romance filled with doubt, hazards, and delicious temptations.

“A Rohmerian delight, another ritualized romance”

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Cast

Andy Gillet
Céladon
Stéphanie Crayencour
Astrée
Cécile Cassel
Léonide
Véronique Reymond
Galathée
Rosette
Sylvie
Jocelyn Quivrin
Lycidas
Mathilde Mosnier
Phillis
Rodolphe Pauly
Hylas

Credits

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Director: Éric Rohmer
Writers: Éric Rohmer
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy, Spain

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Italy, Spain.

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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 Éric Rohmer, shot by Diane Baratier. 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 Jean-Louis Valéro. 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 Mary Stephen 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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Andy Gillet and Stéphanie Crayencour and Cécile Cassel carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A Rohmerian delight, another ritualized romance".

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The take

Éric Rohmer directs. Diane Baratier behind the camera. Jean-Louis Valéro scores. Mary Stephen cuts. Produced in France, Italy, Spain. Dialogue in French.

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1Released 19 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: France, Italy, Spain.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Éric Rohmer, shot by Diane Baratier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jean-Louis Valéro. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Mary Stephen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Andy Gillet and Stéphanie Crayencour and Cécile Cassel carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A Rohmerian delight, another ritualized romance".
9IMDB entry: tt0823240 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 51 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.