The Romance of Astrea and Celadon
Alternate/Foreign Title: Les Amours d'Astrée et Céladon [Original title]DVD Released (Y/M/D): 2009-02-10
Genre: Foreign
Sub-genre: Romance
Director: Eric Rohmer
Stars: Andy Gillet, Stéphanie Crayencour, Cécile Cassel, Mathilde Mosnier, Jocelyn Quivrin, Rodolphe Pauly, Serge Renko, Arthur Dupont, Véronique Reymond, Rosette
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Synopsis: French legend Eric Rohmer directs this adaptation that played at the film festivals in Toronto, New York, and Venice. Based on a 17th century novel that was set in the bucolic countryside in the 5th century, THE ROMANCE OF ASTREA AND CELADON concerns the love of the titular couple. A misunderstanding between the pair leads to Astrea (Stéphanie Crayencour) banishing her beloved Celadon (Andy Gillet) from her sight. Since he cannot live without his love, he throws himself into the river to end his life. Ironically, that's where the fun begins: Celadon survives, and in order to be close to Astrea, he dons drag and begins a close friendship with her.
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