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  • Actors: Andy Gillet, Stephanie Crayencour, Cecile Cassel, Veronique Reymond
  • Directors: Eric Rohmer
  • Format: PAL
  • Language French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Artificial Eye
  • DVD Release Date: 16 Jan 2009
  • Run Time: 105 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001L4I24U
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,701 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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French legend Eric Rohmer directs this adaptation that played at the film festivals in Toronto, New York, and Venice. Based on a 17th century novel that was set in the bucolic countryside in the 5th century, THE ROMANCE OF ASTREA AND CELADON concerns the love of the titular couple. A misunderstanding between the pair leads to Astrea (Stéphanie Crayencour) banishing her beloved Celadon (Andy Gillet) from her sight. Since he cannot live without his love, he throws himself into the river to end his life. Ironically, that's where the fun begins: Celadon survives, and in order to be close to Astrea, he dons drag and begins a close friendship with her.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The legend recreates a legend, 7 Dec 2009
By P. J. Salisbury - See all my reviews
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I am very fond of Eric Rohmer's films and I have to disagree with the negative reviews. I was delighted to see another film, purportedly Rohmer's last by his own account. I ordered the dvd as soon as it became available and was delighted to find that Rohmer had returned to produce a dreamy, sensuous, languid piece, especially after the more intellectual and esoteric offerings of `The Triple Agent' and `The Lady and the Duke'.

Rohmer always offers something special, whether it is the theatricality of `The Lady and the Duke', the existentialism of The Girl at the Monceau Bakery, the emotional complexity of Pauline at the Beach, the romance of The Green Ray, the intrigue of My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, or the intellectual analysis of youthful emotions in TheTales of The Four Seasons.

Any fan of Rohmer's earlier work should not be disappointed by this whimsical adaptation of a rustic story set in 5th century Gaul. The self-consciousness of the inexperienced actors is in fact most charming. Buy it!
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Rohmer: in his eighties but still young at heart, 22 Feb 2009
By R. Quaif "Bob Quaif" (London UK) - See all my reviews
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Some further observations in addition to my comments in response to the previous review: (1) When the two women rescue the unconscious Celadon from the riverbank, both fall for him, but haughty Galatea wishes to ensnare him while Leonidas loves him selflessly and seeks only to free him. (2) Taking issue with Celadon's brother Lycidas and his idealised view of commitment and fidelity, Hylas the minstrel praises a promiscuous attitude to love, and his two "groupies" hang onto his arms, and his every word. Next time we see them, at the woodland shrine Celadon has created in honour of Astrea, the girls have clearly tired of him and keep their distance. (3) The speech made by Adamas the druid in the presence of the Roman god statues cleverly conflates elements of theology from four different periods: Ancient Rome, Medieval France, 17th century France (when the original romance was written) ... and the present day! (4) This radiant, understated film repays repeat viewings: all kinds of subtleties become apparent.
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8 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Dented legend, 6 Feb 2009
By Kevin McDermott (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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As a big fan of Rohmer's work I went to see this at an NFT preview but was left badly disappointed. What the synopsis does not mention is that the cast are all amateurs as Rohmer felt this would enchance the naivety of the story but sadly they can't act. The guy playing Celadon never convinces when dressed as a girl which means you wonder if Astree is a little dumb when she's supposed to be innocent, or gullible at worst, and the chief druid is just an out of time and place hippy lacking the gravitas needed by the character. Beautifully framed and shot it undoubtedly is, which means it earns a second star, but you need a bit more than that!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Having enjoyed films by Eric Rohmer in the past i tried this one too. i found it utterly boring. a cheap productions with actors that cannot act..
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