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Céleste (1981): Cast

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Céleste is a 1981 drama directed by Percy Adlon, starring Jürgen Arndt as Marcel Proust, Wolf Euba and Eva Mattes. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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Céleste (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Percy Adlon
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Céleste About?

The premise of Céleste without spoilers.

In 1914, as WWI pulled men away, Marcel Proust hires Céleste Albaret as his personal attendant. For eight years she obeys his summons, sleeping by day and waiting at night while he writes. She becomes his muse, sharing childhood memories that inspire his work and witnessing his grim depictions of Paris. She stays devoted until his death.

Céleste Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • flashback
  • year 1914
  • having a fit
  • reference to jean cocteau
  • platonic love
  • refusing medical treatment
  • sleep deprivation
  • proust
  • marcel proust
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Céleste Cast & Characters

Jürgen Arndt leads the cast as Marcel Proust, with Wolf Euba as Robert Proust and Eva Mattes as Celeste Albaret. Directed by Percy Adlon; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Percy Adlon

More films directed by Percy Adlon, best-rated first: Bagdad Cafe, Mahler on the Couch, Younger and Younger and Salmonberries.

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Céleste FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Céleste, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Céleste?

Céleste runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Céleste released?

Céleste was released on September 18, 1981.

Who directed Céleste?

Céleste was directed by Percy Adlon.

More films by Percy Adlon

Who is in the cast of Céleste?

Céleste stars Jürgen Arndt as Marcel Proust, Wolf Euba as Robert Proust and Eva Mattes as Celeste Albaret, among 7 credited actors.

Does Céleste have a post-credit scene?

No. Céleste has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Céleste in?

The original language of Céleste is German.

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