Celestine

A playful, erotic country-house comedy that drifts along with a relaxed, teasing sensuality and a light satirical edge.

Directed by

Jesús Franco

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Lina Romay, Olivier Mathot, Howard Vernon

Tagline

She'll tickle your fancy !

Overview

The story opens with Celestine eluding arrest with a friend as the police raid a brothel. While hiding out in the hayloft of the Count de la Braquette's estate, she meets the hayseed handyman Sébastien and the butler Malou, who reward her favors with the offer of employment. In a manner recalling Terence Stamp's effect on the household in TEOREMA, Celestine's open and relaxed attitude toward sexuality has a transformative effect on the isolated, moribund inhabitants of the mansion, imbuing them with gift of renewed life for the men and women alike, that remains even after a third act twist that forces her to betray them.

How it feels

Measured and easy to follow.

About

Sexuality, class, identity, betrayal

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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