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Before Sunrise 30th Anniversary

25 January 2025

In the Playhouse

Cinema

USA | 1995 | English | Drama | M

The first instalment in Richard Linklater’s beloved Before trilogy stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy as Jesse and Céline, whose lives are changed forever when they meet on a train bound for Vienna.

The charm never feels forced; it steals up and wins you. A true romance.

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Celebrate 30 years of one of cinema’s greatest love stories

American tourist Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Parisian student Céline (Julie Delpy) lock eyes and spark a connection on a train across Europe. It’s Jesse’s last night before he flies back to America, and he convinces Céline to disembark with him in Vienna and spend the night together. There, they roam through the streets and chat about life, love and countless other topics, while their attraction builds and the clock ticks.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

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Credits

Richard Linklater
Director

Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke
Screenplay

Anne Walker-Mcbay
Producer

Lee Daniel
Cinematographer

Cast

Julie Delpy
as Céline 

Ethan Hawke
as Jesse

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