Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 45/100
Total warning time: 2m
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 60/100 (1m 35s)
- 🟡 60/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:15] Discussion about past sexual relationships and intimacy.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:05:20 - 01:06:10] Mild sexual innuendo and flirtatious dialogue.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:00] Brief mention of smoking a cigarette.
Violence: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Strong Language: 🟡 30/100 (10s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:25] Use of mild profanity (e.g., 'damn').
- 🟡 30/100 [00:50:10 - 00:50:15] Use of mild profanity (e.g., 'hell').
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of 'Before Sunset'?
A: 'Before Sunset' is a romantic drama that follows Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) as they reunite nine years after their initial encounter in Vienna. The movie takes place in real-time as they spend an afternoon together in Paris, reconnecting and reflecting on their lives, choices, and the possibility of rekindling their romance.
A: 'Before Sunset' is a romantic drama that follows Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) as they reunite nine years after their initial encounter in Vienna. The movie takes place in real-time as they spend an afternoon together in Paris, reconnecting and reflecting on their lives, choices, and the possibility of rekindling their romance.
Q: Who directed 'Before Sunset'?
A: 'Before Sunset' was directed by Richard Linklater, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. It is the second film in the 'Before' trilogy, following 'Before Sunrise' (1995) and preceding 'Before Midnight' (2013).
A: 'Before Sunset' was directed by Richard Linklater, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. It is the second film in the 'Before' trilogy, following 'Before Sunrise' (1995) and preceding 'Before Midnight' (2013).
Q: Where was 'Before Sunset' filmed?
A: 'Before Sunset' was primarily filmed in Paris, France. The movie showcases various real locations in the city, including Shakespeare and Company bookstore, the Seine River, and a café in Le Marais, as Jesse and Céline walk and talk through the streets.
A: 'Before Sunset' was primarily filmed in Paris, France. The movie showcases various real locations in the city, including Shakespeare and Company bookstore, the Seine River, and a café in Le Marais, as Jesse and Céline walk and talk through the streets.
Q: How does 'Before Sunset' differ from its predecessor, 'Before Sunrise'?
A: While 'Before Sunrise' focuses on the initial romantic encounter between Jesse and Céline as young adults in Vienna, 'Before Sunset' explores their reunion nine years later in Paris. The tone is more introspective, as the characters grapple with the realities of adulthood, missed opportunities, and the lingering connection between them.
A: While 'Before Sunrise' focuses on the initial romantic encounter between Jesse and Céline as young adults in Vienna, 'Before Sunset' explores their reunion nine years later in Paris. The tone is more introspective, as the characters grapple with the realities of adulthood, missed opportunities, and the lingering connection between them.
Q: Is 'Before Sunset' shot in real-time?
A: Yes, 'Before Sunset' is shot in real-time, meaning the events of the film unfold over the same duration as the movie's runtime (approximately 80 minutes). This technique enhances the natural flow of conversation and the sense of immediacy in Jesse and Céline's reunion.
A: Yes, 'Before Sunset' is shot in real-time, meaning the events of the film unfold over the same duration as the movie's runtime (approximately 80 minutes). This technique enhances the natural flow of conversation and the sense of immediacy in Jesse and Céline's reunion.
