Brothel escapee Celestine stirs up a French mansion with her unapologetic sensuality.
CELESTINE
She'll tickle your fancy !
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.
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.
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Synopsis
- 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
This film gleefully lampoons both erotic and domestic conventions, blending bedroom farce with classic French satire.
Lina Romay takes center stage as Celestine, delivering a performance that is equal parts mischievous and magnetic.
The story riffs on French literary tradition, with playful nods to classic narratives and a title distinct from its inspiration.
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.