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Join us for a special one-time screening of Before Sunrise, Richard Linklater’s quietly profound and endlessly romantic meditation on connection, time, and chance encounters. This 1995 classic follows Jesse (Ethan Hawke), an American traveling through Europe, and Céline (Julie Delpy), a French student, who meet by chance on a train to Vienna. What begins as a casual conversation turns into an unforgettable night of walking, talking, and falling in love, knowing full well that the clock is ticking on their time together.

Minimal in plot but rich in emotional texture, Before Sunrise captures the magic of a fleeting yet deeply meaningful encounter. Through meandering conversations about love, life, and what it means to really know another person, Jesse and Céline create something more than just a romantic spark. They uncover the power of being fully present with another human being.

The film’s intimacy and conversational style were groundbreaking for its time, marking a shift toward more personal, character-driven storytelling in American cinema. Lauded for its naturalistic performances and philosophical charm, Before Sunrise earned a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and has since inspired a beloved trilogy, cementing its place as a cornerstone of modern romantic filmmaking.

For our ReelTalk: Classics series, this film embodies what it means to fall in love on screen, without spectacle, but with authenticity. Join us after the screening for a discussion on the nature of time-limited love, the evolution of cinematic romance, and how Before Sunrise redefined what a “classic” love story could look like.

1995. 101 min.

Rated R for some strong language.