Celestine

Celestine

1974 · 98 min · FR · 5.6 (27 votes)
Dir. Jesús Franco · Starring Lina Romay, Olivier Mathot, Howard Vernon, Pamela Stanford, Monica Swinn, Richard Bigotini

“She'll tickle your fancy !”

Comedy

The story opens with Celestine eluding arrest with a friend as the police raid a brothel. While hiding out in the hayloft of the Count de la Braquette's estate, she meets the hayseed handyman Sébastien and the butler Malou, who reward her favors with the offer of employment. In a manner recalling Terence Stamp's effect on the household in TEOREMA, Celestine's open and relaxed attitude toward sexuality has a transformative effect on the isolated, moribund inhabitants of the mansion, imbuing them with gift of renewed life for the men and women alike, that remains even after a third act twist that forces her to betray them.

VIBE

This is a cheeky, uninhibited romp that feels both vintage and surprisingly fresh. It's a sensual, playful exploration of desire and societal norms, unfolding with a lighthearted, satirical touch. Expect a steady, liberating journey into human connection and transformation, wrapped in a classic sex comedy package.

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