Les amours d'Astrée et de Céladon

"A Rohmerian delight, another ritualized romance"

Aug 15 2008 PG-13 1h 49m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Honoré d'Urfé, Éric Rohmer

Directed by

Éric Rohmer

Production Countries

France, Spain, Italy

Production Companies

Alta Producción, Cinémage, BIM Distribuzione, CNC, Compagnie Eric Rohmer (CER), Rezo Productions, Canal+

Languages

Français

Awards

1 win & 6 nominations

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Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
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