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The "Before" trilogy—comprising "Before Sunrise," "Before Sunset," and "Before Midnight"—chronicles the evolving relationship of Jesse and Céline, capturing their encounters across three different periods in their lives. Set in picturesque European cities, each film explores the couple's complex yet enthralling connection, unfolding over conversations that are profound, introspective, and richly romantic. Spanning nearly two decades, the trilogy delves into the nuances of love, life choices, and the passage of time, offering a poignant look at the trials and transformations of enduring love.
- Number of Movies: 3
- Revenue: $33,156,470
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January 27, 1995
A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.
July 2, 2004
Nine years later, Jesse travels across Europe giving readings from a book he wrote about the night he spent in Vienna with Celine. After his reading in Paris, Celine finds him, and they spend part of the day together before Jesse has to again leave for a flight. They are both in relationships now, and Jesse has a son, but as their strong feelings for each other start to return, both confess a longing for more.
May 24, 2013
It has been nine years since we last met Jesse and Celine, the French-American couple who once met on a train in Vienna. They now live in Paris with twin daughters but have spent a summer in Greece at the invitation of an author colleague of Jesse's. When the vacation is over and Jesse must send his teenage son off to the States, he begins to question his life decisions, and his relationship with Celine is at risk.