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Before Sunrise (1995)

Film
DirectorRichard Linklater
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Form & technique
  • The single night of the film's narrative.
  • The naturalistic acting style of Hawke and Delpy.
Tropes
  • Jesse and Céline's aimless walk through Vienna.
  • The film's open-ended conclusion at the train station.
  • The continuous, dialogue-driven progression of scenes.
  • The film's 'walk and talk' stylistic signature.
  • The extended conversations between Jesse and Céline.