The Romance of Astrea and Celadon

The Romance of Astrea and Celadon

A Rohmerian delight, another ritualized romance

Directed by Éric Rohmer

Produced by Rezo Productions, Compagnie Éric Rohmer

2007109 min5.9 / 10

A lyrical, fantastical pastoral romance steeped in Rohmer's ritualized sensibility, where lovers navigate obstacles and disguises within an enchanted, mythological world.

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.

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  • Is The Romance of Astrea and Celadon easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Romance of Astrea and Celadon violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Romance of Astrea and Celadon sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does The Romance of Astrea and Celadon end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Romance of Astrea and Celadon scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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