Celestine (1974)
She'll tickle your fancy !
The story opens with Celestine eluding arrest with a friend as the police raid a brothel. While hiding out in the hayloft of the Count de la Braquette's estate, she meets the hayseed handyman Sébastien and the butler Malou, who reward her favors with the offer of employment. In a manner recalling Terence Stamp's effect on the household in TEOREMA, Celestine's open and relaxed attitude toward sexuality has a transformative effect on the isolated, moribund inhabitants of the mansion, imbuing them with gift of renewed life for the men and women alike, that remains even after a third act twist that forces her to betray them.
Director: Jesús Franco
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: October 16, 1974
Cast
- Lina Romay - Célestine
- Olivier Mathot - Count Fernand
- Howard Vernon - Grandfather
- Monica Swinn - Mademoiselle Ursule
- Pamela Stanford - Martine
- Anna Gladysek - Prostitute
- Raymond Hardy - Sebastien
- Jean-Pierre Bouyxou - Moral Policeman
- Jesús Franco - Sleeping Man
- Richard Bigotini
Screenplay
Music: Olivier Toussaint, Paul De Senneville
Cinematography: Étienne Rosenfeld, Jesús Franco
Production: Comptoir Français du Film Production, Cinépix Film Properties
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
prostitute, maid, sex comedy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Celestine about?
- The story opens with Celestine eluding arrest with a friend as the police raid a brothel. While hiding out in the hayloft of the Count de la Braquette's estate, she meets the hayseed handyman Sébastien and the butler Malou, who reward her favors with the offer of employment. In a manner recalling Terence Stamp's effect on the household in TEOREMA, Celestine's open and relaxed attitude toward sexuality has a transformative effect on the isolated, moribund inhabitants of the mansion, imbuing them with gift of renewed life for the men and women alike, that remains even after a third act twist that forces her to betray them.
- Who directed Celestine?
- Celestine was directed by Jesús Franco.
- Who stars in Celestine?
- Celestine stars Lina Romay, Olivier Mathot, Howard Vernon, Monica Swinn, Pamela Stanford, Anna Gladysek.
- How long is Celestine?
- Celestine has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Celestine?
- Celestine is a Comedy film.
- Where was Celestine produced?
- Celestine was produced in France.