Before Sunrise is back in cinemas – and, 30 years on, it’s far sadder than it used to be

Before Sunrise is back in cinemas – and, 30 years on, it’s far sadder than it used to be
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Before Sunrise is back in cinemas – and, 30 years on, it’s far sadder than it used to be
Author: Xan Brooks
Published: Feb, 03 2025 08:24

Summary at a Glance

Suddenly, out of nowhere, Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise – possibly the most rapturous film ever made about footloose, carefree youth – is 30 years in the past, and as much a historical relic as old Vienna itself.

Before Sunrise is back in cinemas – and, 30 years on, it’s far sadder than it used to be Richard Linklater’s rapturous 1995 romance about Interrailing strangers – played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy – once felt uncomplicated and joyous.

The years shall run like rabbits,” says Jesse, quoting poetry to Celine at the end of Before Sunrise.

On the train, at the start, Jesse asks Celine to picture her life many years in the future; to imagine how she might feel if she didn’t take a chance and join him in town for the night.

The film’s young lovers – played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy – are relaxing by a statue, rumpled from their long night outdoors.

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