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Comedy Cult Classic

Brothel escapee Celestine stirs up a French mansion with her unapologetic sensuality.

CELESTINE

She'll tickle your fancy !

1974 · 1h 38m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

The police raid a brothel and a prostitute (Lina Romay) escapes into the countryside. The woman, Celestine, ends up at a rich folks house where she ends up sleeping with two of the servants who then get her a job as a maid.

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What is Celestine about?

Celestine is a 1974 French comedy film directed by Jesús Franco about a prostitute who, after escaping a police raid, becomes a maid at a country estate and transforms the lives of its repressed inhabitants through her candid approach to sexuality.

Themes & Keywords

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Synopsis

The story opens with Celestine eluding arrest with a friend as the police raid a brothel. While hiding out in the hayloft of the Count de la Braquette's estate, she meets the hayseed handyman Sébastien and the butler Malou, who reward her favors with the offer of employment. In a manner recalling Terence Stamp's effect on the household in TEOREMA, Celestine's open and relaxed attitude toward sexuality has a transformative effect on the isolated, moribund inhabitants of the mansion, imbuing them with gift of renewed life for the men and women alike, that remains even after a third act twist that forces her to betray them.
Details & Specs
Director
Jesús Franco
Writers
Nicole Guettard, Jesús Franco
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
France
Language
French
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
Celestine, Maid at Your Service, Celestine an All Round Maid, The Sexcapades of Celestine, Original title: Célestine... bonne à tout faire

Why Cult

Sex Comedy Parody

This film gleefully lampoons both erotic and domestic conventions, blending bedroom farce with classic French satire.

Lina Romay Centerpiece

Lina Romay takes center stage as Celestine, delivering a performance that is equal parts mischievous and magnetic.

European Literature On Screen

The story riffs on French literary tradition, with playful nods to classic narratives and a title distinct from its inspiration.

Liberated Erotica

Expect unabashed nudity and kinky playfulness, as the film explores sensuality with Franco’s signature zest.

Questions from the Vault

What is Celestine about? +

Celestine follows a prostitute on the run who finds work as a maid in a French estate, upending the lives of its residents with her uninhibited sexuality.

When was Celestine released? +

Celestine was released in 1974.

Who directed Celestine? +

Celestine was directed by Jesús Franco.

How long is Celestine? +

Celestine has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is Celestine? +

Celestine is a comedy.

Where can I watch Celestine? +

Celestine is available to stream on SassyFlix.