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Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) (2012): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Jacques Rivette, starring Juliet Berto, Bulle Ogier and Dominique Labourier. It runs 3 hours 13 minutes. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 100 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Metascore
100
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Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 13m (193 min)
Director
Jacques Rivette
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Mystery
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) About?

The premise of Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A reserved librarian, Julie, unexpectedly connects with the alluring Celine, who introduces her to a world beyond the ordinary. Through playful games and enchanting illusions, the two women embark on a surreal journey, exploring their desires and challenging societal norms. Their experiences blur the boundaries between dreams and reality, leading to a whimsical and thought-provoking adventure.

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Cast & crew

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) Cast

Juliet Berto leads the cast, with Bulle Ogier and Dominique Labourier. Directed by Jacques Rivette; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jacques Rivette

More films directed by Jacques Rivette, best-rated first: The Duchess of Langeais, Va Savoir (Who Knows?), Le Pont du Nord and 36 vues du Pic Saint Loup.

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Ratings

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 100 on Metacritic.

Plot

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) Plot Summary

What happens in Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with Julie, a character depicted by the talented Juliet Berto, seated on a park bench engrossed in a fascinating book filled with magic spells. As she is lost in her reading, she notices a mysterious woman named Céline, played by the remarkable Bulle Ogier, who ambles by, dropping various items in her path, reminiscent of Lewis Carroll’s White Rabbit. Intrigued, Julie begins to collect Céline’s belongings and embarks on a whimsical adventure across Paris, at times racing up the enchanting streets, such as the iconic Montmartre, to keep up with Céline’s tram.

Full summary

The whole story of Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974), scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974)?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974)?

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) runs 3 hours 13 minutes (193 minutes).

When was Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) released?

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) was released on May 4, 2012.

Who directed Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974)?

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) was directed by Jacques Rivette.

More films by Jacques Rivette

Who is in the cast of Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974)?

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) stars Juliet Berto, Bulle Ogier and Dominique Labourier, among 18 credited actors.

How is Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) rated?

Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) has 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 100 on Metacritic.

Does Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) have a post-credit scene?

No. Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) in?

The original language of Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974) is French.

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