Céleste
Synopsis
Georges Cazenave, a " politically committed" French TV reporter leads a good life. Besides having a regular mistress in the person of Hélène, he is a ladies man with "a girl in every port". But this comfortable situation is challenged the day he hires Céleste as his housemaid. A Portuguese immigrant, she soon appears to be a Marxist-Leninist activist, engaged in political groups working against the regime of Salazar, the dictator of Portugal. Geoges and Céleste fall in love with each other, which brings adventure in the reporter's hitherto superficial life, upset by a breakup with Hélène, the interference of the French Secret Service and a touch of terrorism.
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Débora Duarte
Céleste Pereira
Jean Rochefort
Georges Cazenave
Lea Massari
Hélène
Anne-Marie Coffinet
Marie-Jeanne
Philippe Ogouz
Antoine
Gabriel Cattand
Maître Moret
David José
The bearded man
Philippe Dumat
Bonneval
Perrette Pradier
Catherine
Raymond Gérôme
Leader of the French barbouzes
Marc de Géorgi
Alain Floret
Harry-Max
Attendant of the bath-showers
Anne Kerylen
Serge Moro
Guy Piérauld
Lita Recio
Marianik Revillon
Sarah
Release History & Theatrical Window
Taormina Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Gast
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Gast
- Original Title
- Céleste
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Arvo Film, Pegaso Films, Société Nouvelle de Doublage SND
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Gast
Michel Gast
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Gast
Writer
Michel Gast
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Céleste.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Céleste
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Céleste about?
Georges Cazenave, a " politically committed" French TV reporter leads a good life. Besides having a regular mistress in the person of Hélène, he is a ladies man with "a girl in every port". But this comfortable situation is challenged the day he hires Céleste as his housemaid. A Portuguese immigrant, she soon appears to be a Marxist-Leninist activist, engaged in political groups working against the regime of Salazar, the dictator of Portugal. Geoges and Céleste fall in love with each other, which brings adventure in the reporter's hitherto superficial life, upset by a breakup with Hélène, the interference of the French Secret Service and a touch of terrorism.
Who directed Céleste?
Céleste was directed by Michel Gast.
Who stars in Céleste?
The principal cast of Céleste includes Débora Duarte, Jean Rochefort, Lea Massari, Anne-Marie Coffinet, Philippe Ogouz.
When was Céleste released and how long is it?
Céleste was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.