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Three Colors: Blue

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Julie (Juliette Binoche) is haunted by her grief after living through a tragic auto wreck that claimed the life of her composer husband and young daughter. Her initial reaction is to withdraw from her relationships, lock herself in her apartment and suppress her pain. But avoiding human interactions on the bustling streets of Paris proves impossible, and she eventually meets up with Olivier (Benoît Régent), an old friend who harbors a secret love for her, and who could draw her back to reality.
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Critics Consensus

Three Colors: Blue contains some of director/co-writer Krzysztof Kieslowski's most visually arresting, emotionally resonant work -- and boasts an outstanding performance from Juliette Binoche in the bargain.

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Derek Malcolm Guardian 06/22/2023
The film is almost totally schematic and this weakens it. What strengthens it is the sheer emotional power of its making. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 03/30/2023
5/5
The score from Zbigniew Preisner is extraordinary, the opening motorway crash sequence is terrifying and the final close-up, as Julie is ultimately reconciled to her fate, is unutterably moving. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 03/30/2023
5/5
There is something so rich and spacious and unhurried here. There is a wonderful reach and flair in Kieślowski’s film-making. Go to Full Review Bianca Garner Filmotomy 10/10/2024
Kieślowski makes it feel like a dream, that is slowly fading away from memory. Go to Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times 09/06/2024
5/5
Juliette Binoche gives an intense yet sensitive performance as the survivor of a car crash that killed her family, who discovers that, no matter how great her pain, she doesn't have the freedom to give up life. Go to Full Review Carlos Boyero El Pais (Spain) 07/05/2024
Kieslowski and his usual co-writer, Krzysztof Piesiewicz, portray loneliness, emotional paralysis, and the devastation of the soul as has rarely been done in the history of cinema. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leprechaun K @LeprechaunKing 2d Movie is somewhat slow and uneventful. Shooting style is flat and monotone (hence the "blue"). Juliette Binoche delivers an excellent performance and carries the movie on her shoulders. Perhaps the expectation is too high given all the praise. See more Jan Z Nov 1 My all time favorite movie. Masterful. Intense. Audiovisual. Been lying under my skin since first time I saw it. See more Will G Jun 24 A great French film! Part of the Three Colors trilogy. There was drama and romance. A woman loses some of her family members. Also she works with someone on sheet music. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 9 Success in 1 hour and 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!!! In French (France) and English versions with English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Alexsander F Apr 24 As Fellini would say, ‘first and foremost, a film is a work of art, a painting in movement...’ and this film is the perfect representation of that, a true work of art. A French film, with a French look and a beautiful soundtrack. See more Moises S Jan 17 It is a good movie very enjoyable to watch given all the visual efforts put into it. The plot is not complicated, actually a bit plain but it gives a good perspective of what freedom means for a non sad widow. See more Read all reviews
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Krzysztof Kieslowski

Director

Juliette Binoche

Julie Vignon-de Courcy

Benoît Régent

Olivier Benoit

Florence Pernel

Sandrine

Charlotte Véry

Lucille

Emmanuelle Riva

La mère de Julie

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Synopsis Julie (Juliette Binoche) is haunted by her grief after living through a tragic auto wreck that claimed the life of her composer husband and young daughter. Her initial reaction is to withdraw from her relationships, lock herself in her apartment and suppress her pain. But avoiding human interactions on the bustling streets of Paris proves impossible, and she eventually meets up with Olivier (Benoît Régent), an old friend who harbors a secret love for her, and who could draw her back to reality.
Director
Krzysztof Kieslowski
Producer
Marin Karmitz
Screenwriter
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
Production Co
Tor Film Production, CAB Productions, MK2 Films, France 3 Cinéma, Ced Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 3, 1993, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$539.2K
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround
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