Mécaniques célestes (Celestial Clockwork) (1993)
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71% of critics liked it
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77% of users liked it
(241 ratings)
This upbeat adventure tells a lively tale -- devoid of sex and violence -- that the whole family can enjoy. The fairy-tale begins as the beautiful Ana abruptly changes her mind about marriage while standing at the alter of a Caracas church, and boards a flight to Paris carrying only a small suitcase… More This upbeat adventure tells a lively tale -- devoid of sex and violence -- that the whole family can enjoy. The fairy-tale begins as the beautiful Ana abruptly changes her mind about marriage while standing at the alter of a Caracas church, and boards a flight to Paris carrying only a small suitcase and her favorite poster of Maria Callas. She ends up in a tiny apartment filled with other illegal South American immigrants, one of whom is the strong-willed, self-absorbed video artist Celeste. Ana, who dreams of becoming a famous singer like Callas, soon begins studying voice with an aged Russian gentleman. In another part of town, a filmmaker searches the city for a singer to assume the lead in his forthcoming film version of Rossini's "Cinderella." Ana is at a cafe one day when a gay waiter uses his psychic powers to predict that great things will happen to her. Ana then makes friends with a moody psychiatrist. Behind it all, an African sorcerer works potent magic of his own. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Fina Torres
- Genres
- Art House & International, Comedy
- On DVD
- Jun 5, 2007
- Studio
- Hallmark Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
This film is an entertaining and colorful spectacle and with enough verve to make it seem inventive, even if it isn't.
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Cast
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Ariadna Gil
as Ana
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Arielle Dombasle
as Celeste
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Evelyne Didi
as Alcanie
- Frederic Longbois
- Michel Debrane
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Alma Rosa Castellanos
as Lucila
- Dominique Abel
- Olivier Granier
- Hildegarde García Madriz
- Lluis Homar
