Céleste (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, Céleste is a drama film directed by Percy Adlon, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1914, with men gone to war, Marcel Proust hired Céleste Albaret as his attendant. More than eight years later, she was at his side when he died. During this entire time, she only entered his room when he rang for her, sleeping from 9 AM to 3 PM to wait during the night while he wrote. Marcel uses her as more than a servant: she is his muse, telling stories of her childhood to stir his remembrance of things past; she's in cahoots with him as he manipulates those he wants to draw on for his writing; she listens appalled to his descriptions of the underside of Paris. Hers is a life of love and sweet devotion as he races time to finish his work before death.
Who’s in it. Céleste stars Eva Mattes as Celeste Albaret, Jürgen Arndt as Marcel Proust, Norbert Wartha as Odilon Albaret and Wolf Euba as Robert Proust, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Céleste has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Céleste page.
If you liked it. Fans of Céleste tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Céleste (1981)?
- In US, Céleste is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Céleste worth watching?
- Céleste holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Céleste?
- Céleste stars Eva Mattes, Jürgen Arndt, Norbert Wartha, Wolf Euba and Leo Bardischewski.
- When was Céleste released?
- Céleste was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.