The Romance of Astrea and Celadon

A gentle, talky, and theatrical romance in a stylized ancient setting, with wit and emotional delicacy.

Directed by

Éric Rohmer

Genres

Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Starring

Andy Gillet, Stéphanie Crayencour, Cécile Cassel

Tagline

A Rohmerian delight, another ritualized romance

Overview

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.

How it feels

Romantic, whimsical, earnest and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Love, identity, faith, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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