Celeste
“Love has a voice”
Synopsis
Celeste is a renowned opera diva who retired early for the man she loved to live on a crumbling and beautiful estate in the heart of a rainforest in Far North Queensland. Ten years after the tragic death of her husband, Mateos, in a boating accident, Celeste is set to return to the stage for her final performance. Her husband’s son Jack, still haunted by the past, arrives amidst the preparations for the performance and finds Celeste is as he remembered – beautiful, intoxicating and dangerous. Celeste wants Jack to stay at the estate, but needs him to perform one last request.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Hackworth
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hackworth, Bille Brown
- Original Title
- Celeste
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Unicorn Films, Screen Queensland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Hackworth
Ben Hackworth, Bille Brown
Katie Milwright
Peter Carrodus
Lizzette Atkins, Raphael Cocks, Shaun Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Hackworth
Director
Ben Hackworth
Writer
Lizzette Atkins
Producer
Raphael Cocks
Producer
Bille Brown
Writer
Peter Carrodus
Editor
Ross Wallace
Production Design
Erin Roche
Costume Design
Katie Milwright
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Celeste
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Celeste about?
Celeste is a renowned opera diva who retired early for the man she loved to live on a crumbling and beautiful estate in the heart of a rainforest in Far North Queensland. Ten years after the tragic death of her husband, Mateos, in a boating accident, Celeste is set to return to the stage for her final performance. Her husband’s son Jack, still haunted by the past, arrives amidst the preparations for the performance and finds Celeste is as he remembered – beautiful, intoxicating and dangerous. Celeste wants Jack to stay at the estate, but needs him to perform one last request.
Who directed Celeste?
Celeste was directed by Ben Hackworth.
Who stars in Celeste?
The principal cast of Celeste includes Radha Mitchell, Thomas Cocquerel, Nadine Garner, Odessa Young, Emm Wiseman.
When was Celeste released and how long is it?
Celeste was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.