Céline (1992 film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Jean-Claude Brisseau |
| Products | Drama film |
Céline is a French drama film from 1992, both written and directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau. It was featured in the competition at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival.
Synopsis
Céline, a young woman contemplating suicide, is saved by Geneviève, a nurse who guides her through relaxation methods. As Céline adopts meditation, she soon encounters extraordinary experiences within herself and her surroundings.
Plot
At the age of 22, Céline faces a series of devastating losses: her billionaire father passes away in her presence, she learns of her adoption, declines her inheritance, and is deserted by her fiancé Olivier. Left destitute and emotionally shattered, she attempts suicide but is rescued by Geneviève, a nurse.
Geneviève is employed to care for Céline at the “Vieux Moulin.” Having endured her own personal crisis following divorce and a heart condition risk, she initially administers tranquilizers but gradually encourages Céline to pursue healing through discipline, relaxation, meditation, and yoga.
With the assistance of Gérard, a physician friend, they witness Céline gradually regaining energy and direction. Nevertheless, her meditation practice evolves into manifestations of supernatural abilities: mental projection, foresight that prevents disasters, bilocation, and spontaneous cures—including restoring movement to a paralyzed individual.
These extraordinary events unsettle Geneviève, who observes a menacing black figure representing death. Céline’s powers reach their peak with levitation and a spiritual communion she describes as "God." Her fame as a healer grows quickly, attracting many followers.
Feeling overwhelmed by the attention, Céline chooses to withdraw—joining a religious community and transferring ownership of the property to Geneviève. After Céline leaves, Geneviève suffers a heart attack and nears death when Céline reappears to save her. Their bond is symbolized by the exchange of a ring before Céline disappears.
Revived, Geneviève enters into a partnership with Gérard and plans to establish a joint medical practice. Life continues with renewed optimism and harmony with nature.
Cast
- Isabelle Pasco portrays Céline
- Lisa Hérédia plays Geneviève
- Danièle Lebrun appears as Madame Giraud
- Daniel Tarrare acts as Gérard
- Damien Dutrait as Roland
- Lucien Plazanet as Lucien
- Sébastien Lenfant as Sébastien
- François Eychart plays Sébastien's father
- Marie-Thérèse Eychard as Sébastien's mother
- Pascale Simeon as nurse
- Pascal Eychart portrays child with injured arm
- Jacques Gelat plays friend from accident
- Elodie Plaquet as little girl with cat
- François Rauscher as Olivier
- Yves Jeannin as Monsieur Giraud