Woody Adjacent - Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy - Before Sunrise, Before Sunset (1995 & 2004)

We are back today to talk about our first movie series discussion for our Woody Allen Adjacent project!

This is a much beloved movie series that explores so many great aspects, mostly just through using dialogue - which may fly in the face of often advised filmaking - but this director had a vision

...and yes, rather strangely, we are leaving out the third piece of this puzzle for another time - but regardless, for now we just wanted to throw our hats off to this director and speak about the following two films

1995's - Before Sunrise and 2004's - Before Sunset

We could have honestly spoke about these movies even more (specifically the second one) but alas we must press on..

Anyhow..... 

In the stories of Before Sunrise / Sunset: Jesse, a charming American traveler, meets Céline, a witty French student, on a train journeying through Europe. Sparks fly instantly, leading them to make a bold decision: disembark in Vienna and spend the night together before their paths diverge. As they explore the city and share their deepest thoughts and dreams, their conversation dances between intellectual debates and playful banter. They question love, life, and their own aspirations, forging a connection that transcends their fleeting time together.

Jesse, a charming American traveler, meets Céline, a witty French student, on a train journeying through Europe. Sparks fly instantly, leading them to make a bold decision: disembark in Vienna and spend the night together before their paths diverge. As they explore the city and share their deepest thoughts and dreams, their conversation dances between intellectual debates and playful banter. They question love, life, and their own aspirations, forging a connection that transcends their fleeting time together. Will their bond endure the sunrise, or will their lives pull them apart forever?

Nine years after their unforgettable night in Vienna, Jesse, now a successful writer, and Céline, a captivating photographer, cross paths again in Paris. Memories flood back as they revisit their old haunts and engage in insightful conversations. Though circumstances have changed, their magnetic pull remains. Filled with bittersweet longing and the weight of the past, they grapple with missed opportunities and the possibility of rekindling a flame they thought extinguished. This second chance encounter forces them to confront their choices and redefine their dreams. Will they succumb to the pull of what could have been, or will they embrace the realities of their separate paths......

Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Before_Sunrise

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112471/

Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/before_sunrise

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