Before Sunset (2004)

Drama Romance
→ Influenced 5 films

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.

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2 Days in Paris
2 Days in Paris (2007)1
 Once
Once (2007)2
 Certified Copy
Certified Copy (2010)3
 Weekend
Weekend (2011)4
 Blue Jay
Blue Jay (2016)5

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Influenced

  1. 2 Days in Paris (2007)
    "Directed by Julie Delpy, who co-wrote and starred in "Before Sunset," this film explores relationship dynamics with humor and realism, reflecting Delpy's collaboration with Linklater." CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup
  2. Once (2007)
    "An Irish musical romance that follows two strangers who form a deep connection over a short time before parting, mirroring the transient yet profound relationship depicted in "Before Sunset."" CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup
  3. Certified Copy (2010)
    "Directed by Abbas Kiarostami, this film tells the story of a man and woman wandering a European town, capturing the raw intimacy and philosophical conversations reminiscent of "Before Sunset."" CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup
  4. Weekend (2011)
    "Andrew Haigh's British indie film ruminates on fleeting intimacy and meaningful conversations between two men over a weekend, echoing the themes of transient yet impactful connections found in "Before Sunset."" CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup
  5. Blue Jay (2016)
    "A black-and-white film about former lovers reconnecting, delving into past relationships and unresolved feelings, akin to the narrative of rekindled connections in "Before Sunset."" CineVerse: 2025 Cineversegroup