Céleste
Synopsis
In 1914, with men gone to war, Marcel Proust hired Céleste Albaret as his attendant. More than eight years later, she was at his side when he died. During this entire time, she only entered his room when he rang for her, sleeping from 9 AM to 3 PM to wait during the night while he wrote. Marcel uses her as more than a servant: she is his muse, telling stories of her childhood to stir his remembrance of things past; she's in cahoots with him as he manipulates those he wants to draw on for his writing; she listens appalled to his descriptions of the underside of Paris. Hers is a life of love and sweet devotion as he races time to finish his work before death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Percy Adlon
- Screenplay & Story
- Percy Adlon
- Original Score
- César Franck
- Original Title
- Céleste
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Pelemele Film, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Percy Adlon
Percy Adlon
César Franck
Jürgen Martin
Clara Fabry
Department Leadership Roster
Percy Adlon
Director
Jürgen Martin
Director of Photography
Clara Fabry
Editor
Percy Adlon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Céleste
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What is Céleste about?
In 1914, with men gone to war, Marcel Proust hired Céleste Albaret as his attendant. More than eight years later, she was at his side when he died. During this entire time, she only entered his room when he rang for her, sleeping from 9 AM to 3 PM to wait during the night while he wrote. Marcel uses her as more than a servant: she is his muse, telling stories of her childhood to stir his remembrance of things past; she's in cahoots with him as he manipulates those he wants to draw on for his writing; she listens appalled to his descriptions of the underside of Paris. Hers is a life of love and sweet devotion as he races time to finish his work before death.
Who directed Céleste?
Céleste was directed by Percy Adlon.
Who stars in Céleste?
The principal cast of Céleste includes Eva Mattes, Jürgen Arndt, Norbert Wartha, Wolf Euba, Leo Bardischewski.
When was Céleste released and how long is it?
Céleste was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Céleste?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Céleste was composed by César Franck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Céleste?
Céleste holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.