Before Sunset
Film

Before Sunset (2004)

2 critics 2 lists ★ 7.8 TMDb 80 min DramaRomance

Nine years later, Jesse travels across Europe giving readings from a book he wrote about the night he spent in Vienna with Celine. After his reading in Paris, Celine finds him, and they spend part of the day together before Jesse has to again leave for a flight. They are both in relationships now, and Jesse has a son, but as their strong feelings for each other start to return, both confess a longing for more.

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The Generation GapWhat our critics say

Richard Linklater’s continuation of Jesse and Céline's story, nearly a decade later, is a testament to the power of dialogue and unresolved yearning. Set across a single, conversational afternoon in Paris, it evokes a powerful sense of 'what if' and 'what now'. The film feels less like a narrative and more like eavesdropping on a profound, deeply intimate conversation, offering a nuanced reflection on connection, regret, and the passage of time.

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