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*** Before Sunrise
Before Sunrise is a passionate and intelligent romance between a young
American (Jesse) and a French student (Celine). A chance encounter on the
train incites intrigue, and Jesse provocatively suggests that Celine postpones
her return to France and embarks instead on a spontaneous expedition to
Vienna. In the course of their 14-hour relationship, the two share in their love
for the unrehearsed and their appreciation for the unexpected as they explore
in a powerful meeting of hearts and minds. Dawn breaks. Sad in silence,
they make their way to the station. As they bid each other farewell, Jesse is
seized by another impulse - another encounter ?
*** Before Sunset
Jesse, a writer from the US, and Celine, a Frenchwoman working for an
environment protection organisation, acquainted nine years ago on the train
from Budapest to Vienna, meet again when Jesse arrives in Paris for a
reading of his new book. As they have only a few hours until his plane
leaves, they stroll through Paris, talking about their experiences, views and
whether they still love each other, although Jesse is already married with a
kid.