Before Sunrise is a 1995 American romantic drama film directed by Richard Linklater and co-written by Linklater and Kim Krizan. The first installment in the Before trilogy, it follows Jesse and Céline as they meet on a Eurail train and disembark in Vienna to spend the night together. Inspired by personal experiences, Linklater collaborated with Krizan to develop the screenplay, who previously appeared in his films Slacker and Dazed and Confused. Casting was extensive; it took nine months for Hawke and Delpy to be cast, with the pair also contributing uncredited rewrites. Principal photography took place entirely in Vienna. The plot is considered minimalistic, consisting mostly of monologues and casual conversation with extended dialogue as the characters navigate Vienna. Their contrasting ideas and perspectives on life and love are detailed, with Jesse a romantic disguised as a cynic, and Céline seemingly a romantic. Before Sunrise also explores time and self-discovery.
| Director | Richard Linklater |
| Produced by | Anne Walker-McBay |
| Writer(s) | Richard Linklater, Kim Krizan |
| Starring | Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy |
| Music | Fred Frith |
| Cinematography | Lee Daniel |
| Edited by | Sandra Adair |
| Production, company | Castle Rock Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Released | January 19, 1995 (Sundance), January 27, 1995 (United States) |
| Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States, Austria |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2.5 million |
| Box office | $5.5 million |
| Netflix ID | 293391 |
About Before Sunrise
The first installment in the Before trilogy, the film follows Jesse and Céline as they meet on a Eurail train and disembark in Vienna to spend the night together.
Achievement of Before Sunrise
Director Richard Linklater co-wrote the film with Kim Krizan.
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Latest information about Before Sunrise updated on July 28 2021.
