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Before Sunset (1995). Jesse (Ethan Hawke) again meets Celine (Julie Delpy), this time at a book signing to promote his first novel, which is based on their encounter nine years earlier. They again venture around and talk, this time around Paris, in the hopes of discovering each other again.

Like its predecessor, the film was directed by Richard Linklater. However, this time he shares credit with both Hawke and Delpy on the screenplay. Story by credit is shared by original screenwriter Kim Krizan and Richard Linklater.

Actress Julie Delpy also penned two songs featured in the film. A third was included in the closing credits and movie soundtrack.

This film is noted in its use of the Steadicam for tracking shots and its use of long takes. It also takes place in real time, that is, the time elapsed in the story is also the run time of the film.

2005 77th Academy Awards - Writing Adapted Screenplay for Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, and Kim Krizan.2005 Independent Spirit Awards - Independent Spirit Award for Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, and Julie Delpy2005 Writer's Guild of America USA - WGA Award (Screen) for Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, and Kim Krizan.