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Before Sunset poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 89.7 / 100
2004·Drama / Romance·1h 20m

BEFORE SUNSET

“What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?”

Nine years later, Jesse travels across Europe giving readings from a book he wrote about the night he spent in Vienna with Celine. After his reading in Paris, Celine finds him, and they spend part of the day together before Jesse has to again leave for a flight. They are both in relationships now, and Jesse has a son, but as their strong feelings for each other start to return, both confess a longing for more.

Above the Line
Richard Linklater·DirectorRichard Linklater·ScreenplayJulie Delpy·ScreenplayLee Daniel·Director of PhotographySandra Adair·Editor
Cast
Ethan Hawke·JesseJulie Delpy·CélineVernon Dobtcheff·Bookstore ManagerLouise Lemoine Torrès·Journalist #1Rodolphe Pauly·Journalist #2Mariane Plasteig·WaitressDiabolo·PhilippeDenis Evrard·Boat AttendantAlbert Delpy·Man at GrillMarie Pillet·Woman in Courtyard
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard Linklater·Director
Writing· 3
Richard Linklater·ScreenplayJulie Delpy·ScreenplayEthan Hawke·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Lee Daniel·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Sandra Adair·Editor
Production· 2
Anne Walker-McBay·ProducerRichard Linklater·Producer
By the Numbers
89.7
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
94%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$16M
ROI 49024%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#D4A43C
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Mood
Romantic, Contemplative
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man and a woman sitting in a boat on a body of water, with a stone bridge arching over them in the background. The scene is illuminated by”

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Key Elements
BoatWater
Atmosphere
Golden, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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