Thanks, Mari. The song is "Springtime" by Jeff Rowan (me). It's available for download on iTunes, Amazon, and CDBaby.com. There is also a video version of "Springtime" on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/mo9zaZEbH1Y/видео.html
I watched the first movie before sunrise when I was 17, I loved it and kept imagining myself being in such event. At the age of 23 I met a girl at a similar event as the movie portrayed. We've been together ever since. Updated: we broke up in 2018
Adam Nahari i watched the movie last year... and then i met a women, she's french. We had everything in the first movie, not only the events but also the amazing conversation, feelings, even the sad ending. Its been 4 months since i have seen her last. She lives in Lisbon and i am living in Delhi
I went to Amy's funeral when I was 17. Her mom was the best teacher I ever had, totally changed my life. And I knew none of this about Amy until last night. Jeff, thank you for this video. I came across the name "Amy Lehrhaupt" last night after watching the second movie (I loved it, like the first) and reading more about it. Amy's last name is so uncommon that reading it froze my blood. Then I saw the date she died and watched this video, and I knew. I talked with her mom about it briefly last night, to confirm. I'm sharing this now with former classmates who also went to the funeral. So far, none knew any of this about Amy. I still have images of that day in my head, of the sun shining in the Matawan parking lot when there should have been rain. That day -- and Amy's mom -- changed so much about how I came to see adults and the world. And I came to cherish Amy's mom even more. If you'd had her as a teacher, you'd understand. My friend described her as a monolith of a presence, and it's true. Karen Lehrhaupt was -- and is -- as formidable a woman as I've ever met, an absolute tornado of a teacher in the best of ways. We learned that day how fragile and human even the strongest people can be.
Thanks for the note, Daniel. It’s a nice example of the internet at its best, allowing people to make connections that they otherwise would never have made. So you must have grown up in the NJ area. It was evident to me that Karen Lehrhaupt was a special person, because when I contacted her out of the blue, she could have easily hung up on me. Instead, she sensed that my project was a positive one, and was very helpful and forthcoming.
That's wild. My German is not great, but Lehr means teaching, and haupt usually means the main something, like hauptbanhof would be the main rail station.
Wow im astonished. You can really see the amy reflected in the character of celine. The way Cassandra spoke about Amy is just the way Celine is portrayed. This is so heartwarming yet heartbreaking to hear. Her life has been so honoured and gratified, inspiring tons. Not only appreciation for the film but those who inspired it. Thank you for giving us insight and sharing to the rest of the world. I've had my own Before Sunrise experience recently and everything touches a great spot. The humanity, art, and beauty of life and this film has no words to do it justice.
Last night I found out interesting information about this movie. I was visiting my grandfather and his wife (my grandparents are divorced so I am not actually blood related to his wife) when his wife told me about this movie. Her cousin is actually Amy Lehrhaupt. She was heart broken at the time of her death and had no idea about Amy ever meeting Richard Linklater until very recently. She googled Amy's name and found out about this movie and how the encounter Amy and Richard had inspired such a meaningful movie.
I went to Amy Lehrhaupt's funeral when I was 17. I knew none of this until last night. I've just shared this story with others who went. Her mom was the best teacher I ever had.
I just Imagine Linklater watching this short documentary and having the opportunity to see Amy one more time through these photos. You did really great work, Jeff. Thank you very much for this
This trilogy is already so meaningful to me, a unique set of films. To hear the back story today makes it even more poignant and meaningful. thank you so much
Did anybody notice, in the movie, Amy, while the conversation on the train, said that she was really "affraid of death" and that she could have flown but she chose the train for some reason..... I have a feeling that she knew something intuitively.
I see what you mean , It made you believe in ' HOPE ' again . It is truely an all time movie , I felt that this ' low budget ', ' off teh cuff ' flick was destined for a certain ' greatness ' and it was . It made me dream and a lot , I think mine came true . Not quite like this but the ' outlandish possibility ' of so bueatiful actually occurring never occurred to me , never would have thought but apparently it did . I'm still pinching myself. ' Dreams ' , ' Happenings ' do occur , its not a joke ,or impossible. .
Knowing Amy and her story adds a completely new layer to this fantastic trilogy. As sad as it is that Linklater never met her again, knowing that she's forever immortalized in this work of art is such a beautiful thing. Thank you so much for discovering her and putting everything we need to know in this digestible, well-spoken video!! :)
At least she did live in the movie of a great director. Makes me think that Art can create a reality when the real reality is too cruel to give you what you deserve.
We human beings need stuff like this, romantic matters and flying away from so many sad stories. Thank you, Mr. Linklater, for letting me to dream every nine years.
The true story connects still with the themes of the films, 'what could have been, what should be, and what is' Thank you for this video, it deepens the power of the film and expands it. You never know the influence you have on someone else and the influence you may provide long after your death. If you asked Amy Lehrhaupt in 1993 she likely would have laughed at the idea of her inspiring one of the greatest expressions of romance in art.
I met a really amazing woman very similar to this, I do not think I will ever see her again. I am using these films to try and understand everything. It was a beautiful experience I will never forget and I wish I could just fly to Europe and figure it out.
Real talk just do it man you'll only regret it later if you don't know it's been a year but if you ain't done it yet you have to by the rules of RUclips comments! :D
@@vetleinnselset5167 time moves on and the memory fades. Never found her. I believe she has a long time partner now as I sometimes check her social media.
Thank you for a beautiful and stirring tribute to a gorgeous person. I do feel the need to acknowlege Amy's mother Marcia who died when Amy was 8. There were so many qualities that Amy shared with her mother that speak to the person Richard Linklater met that special night in Philadelphia. Both were beautiful, vivacious, outgoing, creative, and engaging. What a pleasure to see Amy's smiling face again through the beautiful photos you shared.
🕊This story made my night....Its beautiful and tragic in the most stunning way....to have someone admire you that much to a point of making a film......I can only hope I’m as inspiring as the beautiful Amy. 🕊
Thank you, Jeff. You have done a great favor to the fans of the Before Trilogy. Your tribute to Amy was like a stab in the heart. So poignant, so beautiful and so heart breaking. Thank you, my Brother!
Holy moly, you don't know how much I've cried with this video. I'm kind of a nihilist, but all around these movies seems like a breeze of air. This isn't a movie about romance, as this toxic notion of love that is very common nowadays, not about destiny and all that bullshit. It's about connection, it's about showing reality and human interactions as they are. What makes me cry the most is the whole context of the movie, as it is the perfect example of butterfly effect. Who would have told that the simple act of living life to the fullest, being curious about life and in the constant goal of improving and growing everyday, would have inspired a man to create the most wonderfull trilogy while changing his whole view of the world (his whole cinematic career we could say starts just this encounter, since his cinematic style is mainly defined with Slacker, 1991). And thus, changing our whole view of the world as well (thank you internet and movie theaters). Now this comes from my personal experience, but his movies have really helped me struggling with my crisis and self loathing, and I really think have even shaped the way I interact with people and even see life itself. So thank you Amy, because you've made all of us start living life in a new and more beautiful way.
Brother you should check out Eric Rohmers work….he made films like ‘Before Sunset’ in French even before Richard Linklater did…..his films are way more sophisticated than Linklaters work….although Linklater is also quite good…but Eric Rohmer is the one who started this trend and was the inspiration behind Linklaters movie style…
I’ve never related to a comment so hard and this other guy’s recommendation to watch Eric Rohmer has me gobsmacked - nobody I’ve spoken to has ever heard of him haha. I wouldn’t say his films are better than this trilogy but A Summer’s Tale and the Green Ray are definitely worth a watch. All rohmer’s films are much like the trilogy, driven by rich (and often pretentious) dialogue between 2-3 chars and beautiful scenery.
This is one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen. I just watched the trilogy for the first time and I knew the person inspiring it must've been a very special person, and she really was. Thank you for making this video❤
thanks. it's amazing. that movie was the reason why I've been travelled Vienna and Europe for 3 month. since then I keep visit Vienna almost every year. you did a great job. very impressed. yossi levi \ Israel
Here is a wonderful sidebar to the trilogy. I, too, met a woman on an AMTRAK train from BWI to New London, CT. Twenty years hence and I still think of her and those hours that we conversed.
I really appreciate all the effort you put into investigating Amy. I love these movies, they are my favorite romance movies though I had never heard about Amy. It's so interesting to learn more about her. Thanks a lot for the effor
I remember the night I found out about Amy and her death, I felt really heartbroken. The trio gives me hope to find someone who I can communicate and share things with, like Amy and Rich, and of course, Celine and Jesse. Thank you for your researching
We have been absolutely gifted with the effort you have made to share the original inspiration behind this very special film series. What a beautiful, respectful, wonderful tribute and generous of spirit sharing for the fans of the series, thank you so very much!
Thanks for doing this, Jeff. It added so much depth when you closed with Linklater's quotes. Also, perfect question, "How did Amy mention that night?" Cassandra's response to that revealed a lot about Amy.
He found from her friend who wrote him a letter in 2010 and dedicated before midnight to her. He must of been devastated over hearing her passing and just that little hope during those early 2 films primere that she would appear but sadly not
Thank you for this beautiful video...I loved the before trilogy and it so beautifully explores connections built between strangers...and how some connections span decades and only get stronger. This back story adds so much value to how Richard Linklater was able to convey this love story so beautifully from his own experiences
Thanks for sharing this beautiful back story, I just watched the Before Trilogy surely changed my perspective about love and brought me to a beautiful state. Sadly the reality is even more melachony or tragic than the sequels itself. Fun fact, I was born at 1994 and 24 this year which I guess is around the age Jesse meets Celine or at least I think its around Ethan and Julie's age, just saying . Again, thanks for making the call Amy's mother and Casandra, the person who wrote the letter did something special to the director, you have done something special to all of us by taking these actions. Like you said, we should give our best self to every soul we touch in our live. Thank you.
Thank you for this, it was beautifully done and researched. I think Mr. Linklater himself would love to see this, and I think it should be plausible to see that he can. The woman that knew Amy in Philadelphia found a way to snail mail him after all.
TheJ27 Thanks for the comment J27. Linklater does know about my vid, though I haven't heard from him directly. I did hear, however, from the woman who actually sent him the snail mail. She still lives in Philly, and I'm hoping to meet with her at some point in the future...
@@JeffRowan10s Did you met her? I wonder why she took so long to realize the connection between Amy and the trilogy. Btw thank you for your video, I've just watched all 3 movies this weekend!
Thanks for making this, Jeff. I love the trilogy, and this helps add a new dimension to them for me. I teach a class on how to connect with others in relationship, and I ask my students to watch these movies as well. I'll pass along your video to them too.
Wow. Thank you for this great, thoroughly built argument and research, Jeff. Just found out about Amy and Im also a huge fan of the Before Trilogy. It teaches us important lessons about bonding in times in which they have became such screen-distant. I happen to be pretty crying and reflexive right now. Thank you with all my heart.
This was great, thanks for making it! Julie and Ethan also had a big part in the writing of before sunrise but weren't fully credited at the time apparently. I think a lot of this script was written from their intuition and has a deeper meaning to it. It's certainly impacted my life and many others. So thankyou Amy for inspiring such a beautiful creation!
YES!, Perfectly described & felt by a Word~ "deeply", ThankYou & ThankYou Jeff~ Hard to imagine this background story being made & expressed So Deeply with So Much Heart by anyone else. Too & For Amy, her Family and Friends.
this is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing the inspiration that Amy was to the 'Before' Trilogy. I have loved all 3 movies and it's true ....you never know how certain interactions, connections and bonds are embedded in our minds as beautiful everlasting moments.
I had always loved the first movie, but now it's even more special to me. Amy was a fabulous lady and an inspiration to us all. This is the passion with which we should live our short time we have. Thank you for this film
Hi, this video came up on my feed today. Thanks for sharing, it is a wonderful story about an interesting person. I have not seen the movie, Before Sunrise, but I will be sure to look out for it. It sounds like a very romantic movie. P. S. Like I said a few weeks ago, "you're very romantic." Have a great day!
I saw this movie many years ago and really loved it. Not cause it has this hopeless and romanticly be in some random country and have this novel like experience ... yeah, that too but you knw, it had this uniqueness that no other movie ever captured really, for me atleast. 🌠 Today, somehow I couldn't sleep and was scrolling through my social media when i came across this quote from this movie (BEFORE SUNRISE) and it did made me feel good remembering the movie. But, then i remember, someday randomly somehow i read somewhere that " There was some girl who inspired the director of the movie Before Sunrise for this movie ". And I searched for the story on youtube when i found your video. ❤ Thank you so much for this video. Fact : I really did wish, I could meet some girl this way, just for the sake of it atleast. 😂
Thank you very much for this video. I was interested in discovering this story. It's a very nice tribute to her and gives the movie another special dimension
Thank you for your work putting this together. "Before Sunrise" has been one the most impactful movies in my life and now, because of your efforts to share the story of this girl, that's amplified for me tenfold.
Good day, sir. I just finished watching the films, and I am in awe. The trilogy easily became few of the best movies I have ever watched. Now it means so much more to me, thanks to you.
Thank you for this. I've loved the Before Trilogy for years and watch it over and over again when I want to know that people are going through the same thing. I just know there's a real life inspiration and it's amazing. Thank you for finding out sharing this :)
loved this story, thank you! what's the song at the end? was so fitting and pretty
Thanks, Mari. The song is "Springtime" by Jeff Rowan (me). It's available for download on iTunes, Amazon, and CDBaby.com. There is also a video version of "Springtime" on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/mo9zaZEbH1Y/видео.html
listened to your other songs too! love it, thank you.
Life is indeed bittersweet, like John Coltrane & Johnny Hartmann, and brutal like Reign in Blood Era Slayer.
Living Life
“that’s why we always have to give our best selves to everyone because we don’t know how we’re going to influence people”. Stunning
Amazing.
As profound as anything in any of the films!
I watched the first movie before sunrise when I was 17, I loved it and kept imagining myself being in such event. At the age of 23 I met a girl at a similar event as the movie portrayed. We've been together ever since.
Updated: we broke up in 2018
+Adam Nahari Thanks for sharing, Adam...
Lucky man!
wish i could meet a guy like you lol
Adam Nahari i watched the movie last year... and then i met a women, she's french. We had everything in the first movie, not only the events but also the amazing conversation, feelings, even the sad ending. Its been 4 months since i have seen her last. She lives in Lisbon and i am living in Delhi
Vishal Dubey
I guess you cherish the experience and hope for a reunion. (fingers crossed)
‘You can never replace anyone because everyone is made up of such beautiful specific details.’
Thumbs this up for everyone to see.
Reminds me of Before Sunset 'You can't replace anybody. What is lost is lost."
I went to Amy's funeral when I was 17. Her mom was the best teacher I ever had, totally changed my life. And I knew none of this about Amy until last night.
Jeff, thank you for this video. I came across the name "Amy Lehrhaupt" last night after watching the second movie (I loved it, like the first) and reading more about it. Amy's last name is so uncommon that reading it froze my blood. Then I saw the date she died and watched this video, and I knew. I talked with her mom about it briefly last night, to confirm.
I'm sharing this now with former classmates who also went to the funeral. So far, none knew any of this about Amy.
I still have images of that day in my head, of the sun shining in the Matawan parking lot when there should have been rain. That day -- and Amy's mom -- changed so much about how I came to see adults and the world. And I came to cherish Amy's mom even more. If you'd had her as a teacher, you'd understand. My friend described her as a monolith of a presence, and it's true. Karen Lehrhaupt was -- and is -- as formidable a woman as I've ever met, an absolute tornado of a teacher in the best of ways. We learned that day how fragile and human even the strongest people can be.
Thanks for the note, Daniel. It’s a nice example of the internet at its best, allowing people to make connections that they otherwise would never have made. So you must have grown up in the NJ area.
It was evident to me that Karen Lehrhaupt was a special person, because when I contacted her out of the blue, she could have easily hung up on me. Instead, she sensed that my project was a positive one, and was very helpful and forthcoming.
That's wild. My German is not great, but Lehr means teaching, and haupt usually means the main something, like hauptbanhof would be the main rail station.
What a lovely tribute! Amy must have been an incredibly special girl to inspire this kind of cinematic art. I feel privileged to learn about her!
Thank you!
This makes the series even more meaningful to me thank you
You're welcome, Jules!
Wow im astonished. You can really see the amy reflected in the character of celine. The way Cassandra spoke about Amy is just the way Celine is portrayed. This is so heartwarming yet heartbreaking to hear. Her life has been so honoured and gratified, inspiring tons. Not only appreciation for the film but those who inspired it. Thank you for giving us insight and sharing to the rest of the world. I've had my own Before Sunrise experience recently and everything touches a great spot. The humanity, art, and beauty of life and this film has no words to do it justice.
Omg this story blew my mind, Linklater must of been devastated to hear the news
My heart broke a little bit..
ThankYou Panaform, mine too.
This completely shattered me but at the same time made me love Linklater's Before trilogy even more!!! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Last night I found out interesting information about this movie. I was visiting my grandfather and his wife (my grandparents are divorced so I am not actually blood related to his wife) when his wife told me about this movie. Her cousin is actually Amy Lehrhaupt. She was heart broken at the time of her death and had no idea about Amy ever meeting Richard Linklater until very recently. She googled Amy's name and found out about this movie and how the encounter Amy and Richard had inspired such a meaningful movie.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing.
I went to Amy Lehrhaupt's funeral when I was 17. I knew none of this until last night. I've just shared this story with others who went. Her mom was the best teacher I ever had.
I just Imagine Linklater watching this short documentary and having the opportunity to see Amy one more time through these photos. You did really great work, Jeff. Thank you very much for this
What a warm, kind, and wonderful tribute... Thank you!
This trilogy is already so meaningful to me, a unique set of films. To hear the back story today makes it even more poignant and meaningful. thank you so much
Did anybody notice, in the movie, Amy, while the conversation on the train, said that she was really "affraid of death" and that she could have flown but she chose the train for some reason..... I have a feeling that she knew something intuitively.
so fuckin' true man......
Oh no :(
thats a good observation
Amazing story. Before the Sunrise was so inspiring and magical, it kinda changed the way I looked at romantic stories forever. So so inspiring!
+Vanessa Diaz Thanks, Vanessa!
I see what you mean , It made you believe in ' HOPE ' again . It is truely an all time movie , I felt that this ' low budget ', ' off teh cuff ' flick was destined for a certain ' greatness ' and it was . It made me dream and a lot , I think mine came true . Not quite like this but the ' outlandish possibility ' of so bueatiful actually occurring never occurred to me , never would have thought but apparently it did . I'm still pinching myself. ' Dreams ' , ' Happenings ' do occur , its not a joke ,or impossible.
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This is what RUclips was made for! Thanks for sharing this story and the efforts you put into this.
I always felt that the films are inspired by a real relationship, real feelings, real pearson, because there is so much heart in them. Love it❤
Jeff thank you for this and your tactful and respectful approach to reaching out to Amy’s mother
and you.. giving your best effort to tell this story. so it does reach to many more people... WOW! thank you. I believe Amy will thank you too.
Thanks, Agnes. I appreciate that!
Knowing Amy and her story adds a completely new layer to this fantastic trilogy. As sad as it is that Linklater never met her again, knowing that she's forever immortalized in this work of art is such a beautiful thing. Thank you so much for discovering her and putting everything we need to know in this digestible, well-spoken video!! :)
I love the way you talk. Very clear and calming.
At least she did live in the movie of a great director. Makes me think that Art can create a reality when the real reality is too cruel to give you what you deserve.
We human beings need stuff like this, romantic matters and flying away from so many sad stories. Thank you, Mr. Linklater, for letting me to dream every nine years.
The true story connects still with the themes of the films, 'what could have been, what should be, and what is'
Thank you for this video, it deepens the power of the film and expands it. You never know the influence you have on someone else and the influence you may provide long after your death. If you asked Amy Lehrhaupt in 1993 she likely would have laughed at the idea of her inspiring one of the greatest expressions of romance in art.
Such a wonderful gesture, so pure❤
I met a really amazing woman very similar to this, I do not think I will ever see her again. I am using these films to try and understand everything. It was a beautiful experience I will never forget and I wish I could just fly to Europe and figure it out.
Real talk just do it man you'll only regret it later if you don't know it's been a year but if you ain't done it yet you have to by the rules of RUclips comments! :D
U ever find the girl?
Did you do it?
^
@@vetleinnselset5167 time moves on and the memory fades. Never found her. I believe she has a long time partner now as I sometimes check her social media.
One of the most heartbreaking stories I’ve heard. I am at a loss for words. Thank you!
Thank you for a beautiful and stirring tribute to a gorgeous person. I do feel the need to acknowlege Amy's mother Marcia who died when Amy was 8. There were so many qualities that Amy shared with her mother that speak to the person Richard Linklater met that special night in Philadelphia. Both were beautiful, vivacious, outgoing, creative, and engaging. What a pleasure to see Amy's smiling face again through the beautiful photos you shared.
🕊This story made my night....Its beautiful and tragic in the most stunning way....to have someone admire you that much to a point of making a film......I can only hope I’m as inspiring as the beautiful Amy. 🕊
wonderful tribute. Thank you!
Thank you, Jeff. You have done a great favor to the fans of the Before Trilogy. Your tribute to Amy was like a stab in the heart. So poignant, so beautiful and so heart breaking. Thank you, my Brother!
What an absolutely lovely video. Thank you so much for doing this.
Holy moly, you don't know how much I've cried with this video. I'm kind of a nihilist, but all around these movies seems like a breeze of air. This isn't a movie about romance, as this toxic notion of love that is very common nowadays, not about destiny and all that bullshit. It's about connection, it's about showing reality and human interactions as they are. What makes me cry the most is the whole context of the movie, as it is the perfect example of butterfly effect. Who would have told that the simple act of living life to the fullest, being curious about life and in the constant goal of improving and growing everyday, would have inspired a man to create the most wonderfull trilogy while changing his whole view of the world (his whole cinematic career we could say starts just this encounter, since his cinematic style is mainly defined with Slacker, 1991). And thus, changing our whole view of the world as well (thank you internet and movie theaters). Now this comes from my personal experience, but his movies have really helped me struggling with my crisis and self loathing, and I really think have even shaped the way I interact with people and even see life itself.
So thank you Amy, because you've made all of us start living life in a new and more beautiful way.
Brother you should check out Eric Rohmers work….he made films like ‘Before Sunset’ in French even before Richard Linklater did…..his films are way more sophisticated than Linklaters work….although Linklater is also quite good…but Eric Rohmer is the one who started this trend and was the inspiration behind Linklaters movie style…
I’ve never related to a comment so hard and this other guy’s recommendation to watch Eric Rohmer has me gobsmacked - nobody I’ve spoken to has ever heard of him haha.
I wouldn’t say his films are better than this trilogy but A Summer’s Tale and the Green Ray are definitely worth a watch. All rohmer’s films are much like the trilogy, driven by rich (and often pretentious) dialogue between 2-3 chars and beautiful scenery.
Thank You sir for making this video, before series is one of my favourites
What a beautiful video, Thankyou. And Thankyou Amy. ❤️🌹
This is one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen. I just watched the trilogy for the first time and I knew the person inspiring it must've been a very special person, and she really was. Thank you for making this video❤
Beautiful tribute. Thank you. I really love all these movies. God bless you Amy. Your spirt has touched the hearts of millions of people xxx
Excellent work, very interesting story. I watched the movies but just recently found out about Amy.
Thank you sir for your dedication
Great journalism by you and great video, well done.
So thoughtfully done....thank you.
Thanks for giving me a reason to cry for months
You are a great speaker!
Very, very good ! Thank you
thanks. it's amazing. that movie was the reason why I've been travelled Vienna and Europe for 3 month. since then I keep visit Vienna almost every year. you did a great job. very impressed. yossi levi \ Israel
Thanks for your comment, Yossi.
thanks a lot for sharing the story which lies behind one of the most moving and inspiring movies I've ever seen
Here is a wonderful sidebar to the trilogy. I, too, met a woman on an AMTRAK train from BWI to New London, CT. Twenty years hence and I still think of her and those hours that we conversed.
Why didn’t you both keep in touch?
I really appreciate all the effort you put into investigating Amy. I love these movies, they are my favorite romance movies though I had never heard about Amy. It's so interesting to learn more about her. Thanks a lot for the effor
Thanks for the nice comment, Abril...
I remember the night I found out about Amy and her death, I felt really heartbroken. The trio gives me hope to find someone who I can communicate and share things with, like Amy and Rich, and of course, Celine and Jesse. Thank you for your researching
this breaks my heart, the movie it is also on you tube I paid to watch 2 of them, that good they are :(
We have been absolutely gifted with the effort you have made to share the original inspiration behind this very special film series. What a beautiful, respectful, wonderful tribute and generous of spirit sharing for the fans of the series, thank you so very much!
Thanks for doing this, Jeff. It added so much depth when you closed with Linklater's quotes. Also, perfect question, "How did Amy mention that night?" Cassandra's response to that revealed a lot about Amy.
Well done. Thank you for this.
You made my cry....of joy.
It's so sad he was inspired because of her how they met and he didn't even know she died after a couple of years
He found from her friend who wrote him a letter in 2010 and dedicated before midnight to her. He must of been devastated over hearing her passing and just that little hope during those early 2 films primere that she would appear but sadly not
Thank you for this background story to one of my absolute favorit films. So romantic and sad.
I too had been interested in hearing more about Amy. A truly Wonderful profile my man
Thank you for this beautiful video...I loved the before trilogy and it so beautifully explores connections built between strangers...and how some connections span decades and only get stronger. This back story adds so much value to how Richard Linklater was able to convey this love story so beautifully from his own experiences
Thanks for sharing this beautiful back story, I just watched the Before Trilogy surely changed my perspective about love and brought me to a beautiful state. Sadly the reality is even more melachony or tragic than the sequels itself. Fun fact, I was born at 1994 and 24 this year which I guess is around the age Jesse meets Celine or at least I think its around Ethan and Julie's age, just saying .
Again, thanks for making the call Amy's mother and Casandra, the person who wrote the letter did something special to the director, you have done something special to all of us by taking these actions. Like you said, we should give our best self to every soul we touch in our live.
Thank you.
Thank you for this, it was beautifully done and researched. I think Mr. Linklater himself would love to see this, and I think it should be plausible to see that he can. The woman that knew Amy in Philadelphia found a way to snail mail him after all.
TheJ27 Thanks for the comment J27. Linklater does know about my vid, though I haven't heard from him directly. I did hear, however, from the woman who actually sent him the snail mail. She still lives in Philly, and I'm hoping to meet with her at some point in the future...
I would love to know if you do talk to her. I am from Philadelphia as well.
@@JeffRowan10s Did you met her? I wonder why she took so long to realize the connection between Amy and the trilogy. Btw thank you for your video, I've just watched all 3 movies this weekend!
What a muse!!! Thanx YOU for collating and sharing....Before Eternity....
Damn... this make's everything even more precious. Thanks for sharing.
Stumbled onto this tonight... a sweet tribute to Amy and her loved ones. Thank you for your efforts & sharing her story.
oldtexasgirl Thx, oldtexasgirl...
Thanks for making this, Jeff. I love the trilogy, and this helps add a new dimension to them for me. I teach a class on how to connect with others in relationship, and I ask my students to watch these movies as well. I'll pass along your video to them too.
Thanks, Jason...
the joy in your eyes doing this clip really shows your passion
Wow.
Thank you for this great, thoroughly built argument and research, Jeff.
Just found out about Amy and Im also a huge fan of the Before Trilogy. It teaches us important lessons about bonding in times in which they have became such screen-distant.
I happen to be pretty crying and reflexive right now.
Thank you with all my heart.
That’s so great of you to share more about to her! Thank you!
This was great, thanks for making it! Julie and Ethan also had a big part in the writing of before sunrise but weren't fully credited at the time apparently. I think a lot of this script was written from their intuition and has a deeper meaning to it. It's certainly impacted my life and many others. So thankyou Amy for inspiring such a beautiful creation!
Thanks, Zen. As you said, Linklater chose his actors very wisely!
thank you deeply
YES!, Perfectly described & felt by a Word~ "deeply", ThankYou & ThankYou Jeff~ Hard to imagine this background story being made & expressed So Deeply with So Much Heart by anyone else. Too & For Amy, her Family and Friends.
this is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing the inspiration that Amy was to the 'Before' Trilogy. I have loved all 3 movies and it's true ....you never know how certain interactions, connections and bonds are embedded in our minds as beautiful everlasting moments.
Thanks for the feedback, Monica...
Thank you for this I was in Vienna when they filmed the first one and its very special to me but to hear the back story is amazing!
Very cool to have been there during the filming. Thanks!
I had always loved the first movie, but now it's even more special to me. Amy was a fabulous lady and an inspiration to us all. This is the passion with which we should live our short time we have. Thank you for this film
I did not expect to cry so much viewing this. Thank you for this.
April 25, 2020 just watched this movie.. beautiful film.. 💕
Hi, this video came up on my feed today. Thanks for sharing, it is a wonderful story about an interesting person. I have not seen the movie, Before Sunrise, but I will be sure to look out for it. It sounds like a very romantic movie.
P. S. Like I said a few weeks ago, "you're very romantic." Have a great day!
I saw this movie many years ago and really loved it. Not cause it has this hopeless and romanticly be in some random country and have this novel like experience ... yeah, that too but you knw, it had this uniqueness that no other movie ever captured really, for me atleast. 🌠
Today, somehow I couldn't sleep and was scrolling through my social media when i came across this quote from this movie (BEFORE SUNRISE) and it did made me feel good remembering the movie. But, then i remember, someday randomly somehow i read somewhere that " There was some girl who inspired the director of the movie Before Sunrise for this movie ". And I searched for the story on youtube when i found your video. ❤
Thank you so much for this video.
Fact : I really did wish, I could meet some girl this way, just for the sake of it atleast. 😂
Thank you very much for this video. I was interested in discovering this story. It's a very nice tribute to her and gives the movie another special dimension
Thank you for your work putting this together. "Before Sunrise" has been one the most impactful movies in my life and now, because of your efforts to share the story of this girl, that's amplified for me tenfold.
Thanks, Jose. It's nice to hear you say that..
Jeff Rowan, thanks a lot for doing this video in Amy's memory ❤️
You just broke my heart into a million pieces man !
you are a great narrator
What a beautiful story!
Thank you so much. Can't hold my tears now...
Amazing story! Great to honour her memory and her part in the films 😊
fantastic video, you're a great researcher and speaker. I love these films as well!
Thanks for the feedback, Toby...
Thank you sir for bringing to us this beautiful story.
Just how wonderful the movies and what behind the movies are!
Thanks, Steven!
I can't say enough about these movies, always recommending them to friends. Thanks so much for your added insight!
You're welcome!
Wow. Thank you, Jeff Rowan, for pursuing this.
Good day, sir. I just finished watching the films, and I am in awe. The trilogy easily became few of the best movies I have ever watched. Now it means so much more to me, thanks to you.
Thanks for the nice words, Isabel!
Dear Jeff, thank you for the great job you've done interviewing Amy's family and friends and sharing this beautiful story with the world.
thank you so much...this story will never leave my mind..i am in love with this movie
Thanks, Saad.
Before Sunrise will always be my favorite of the Before trilogies.. but thank you for the amazing background info. Love the quote at the end 🖤🖤
Sad, but in the same time, beautiful story. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you for this. I've loved the Before Trilogy for years and watch it over and over again when I want to know that people are going through the same thing. I just know there's a real life inspiration and it's amazing. Thank you for finding out sharing this :)
thanks Jeff for sharing this, i'm amazed! this was very special too
Thank you for making this a beautiful part of reality, for all the movie fanatics. It's an effort put by you, that I will not not forget. :)
Beautiful story! an your living room looks so cozy
Beautiful. I love the films but knew nothing of Amy. Thank you so much.