Les amours d'Astrée et de Céladon (2007)
Release Year: 2007
Alternative Title: Los amores de Astrée y Céladon, Romance of Astrea and Celadon, Lásky astrey a Céladona, El romance de Astrea y Celadón, Astrée és Céladon szerelmei
Director: Éric Rohmer
Writer: Honoré d'Urfé, Éric Rohmer
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Serge Hayat, Françoise Etchegaray, Jean-Michel Rey, Philippe Liégeois, Valerio De Paolis, Enrique González Macho
Companies: BiM Distribuzione, Alta Producción, Cinémage, CNC, Rezo Productions, Canal+, Compagnie Éric Rohmer
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: assumed identity, assumed voice, cross dressing, disguised voice, druid, female topless nudity, fidelity, gender confusion, gender crossing, gender disguise, loss of loved one, love, mistletoe, nymph, oath, presumed dead, river, sanctuary, shepherd, suspected infidelity
Story
In an enchanted forest during the time of the Druids, shepherd Céladon and shepherdess Astrée share a pure and chaste love. Astrée believes Céladon has died after he throws himself into a river in despair when she dismisses him due to the deception of another suitor. However, he is secretly rescued by nymphs and lives under their care. Faithful to his promise to Astrée never to appear before her again, Céladon must navigate numerous obstacles to lift the curse that keeps them apart. Disguising himself as a woman to remain close to Astrée, he faces rivals and temptations while trying to reveal his true identity without breaking his oath.
Summary
Directed by renowned filmmaker Éric Rohmer in 2007, 'Les amours d'Astrée et de Céladon' is a romantic comedy-drama set in an enchanted forest during the time of the Druids. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption through its central characters, Astrée and Céladon, whose relationship faces numerous challenges. Rohmer employs his signature storytelling style to present a modern take on the classic French pastoral novel 'L'Astrée' by Honoré d'Urfé.
