were either never filmed or left on the cutting-room floor. I think a lot of his exposition is related to the literary reveals he makes throughout the movie, (especially the poetry reference in the last teaching scene) I think they form a plot that is more feeling than exposition. "Of course it was kind of humiliating sometimes, I was feeling like a prostitute," Seydoux said of the film's sex scene in an interview with The Independent. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Name another contemporary movie that is solely interested in the world of a young woman -- and that spends nearly three hours exploring it. Some of Adle's old friends attend her surprise 18th birthday party, but Emma does not. [14] Many critics declared it one of the best films of 2013.[15][16][17]. "[44], Blue Is the Warmest Colour is also filled with visual symbolism. In The Yale Review, Charles Taylor wrote: "Instead of fencing its young lovers within a petting zoo Kechiche removes the barriers that separate us from them. He cares about the character of Adele, and wants her to be happy (maybe thats the reason for his strange dedication) but restrains himself from doing it more than he has. At the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, Blue Is the Warmest Color became the first same-sex romance to win the Palme d'Or. I didnt like that scene either, because of that element and the les girl gets saved by some dude. We dont know what the future holds for Adele, for Emma and for their relationship; it is frustrating for me . Blue is the Warmest Colour is quite extraordinary. Adle also references Pablo Picasso a number of times,[47][48] who famously went through a melancholy Blue Period. "Blue . And eternal heartbreak in all its wrenching devasatation. In Brazil, as of 2014, Blu-ray manufacturing companies Sonopress and Sony DADC were refusing to produce the film because of its content. Chances are, many will share your perspective point of view! In the years that follow, the two women move in together. [65][66], The film had a limited release in the U.S. and it grossed an estimated $101,116 in its first weekend ending 25 October 2013, with an average of $25,279 for four theatres in New York City and Los Angeles. These reactions are established in mental [81][82][83][84] The judging panel, which included Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee, and Nicole Kidman, made an unprecedented move to award the Palme d'Or to the film's two main actresses along with the director. Even in the graphic novel one of Adeles friends help them talk things out. This is when Adele questions herself, her true self. I didn't get beaten up, lose the cup final, or get a viral disease watching Blue Is the Warmest Color, but I'd be lying if I said seeing it wasn't one of my most painful, draining experiences I've ever been through. Director Abdellatif Kechiche takes his audience oppressively close to his. Anyone who has seen Shortbus, John Cameron Mitchell's unique, oddly touching film about the quest for connection and the unsimulated mechanics of how humans actually go about it cannot help but view the way sex unfolds in nonpornographic films with a somewhat refocused eye. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. He might as well have flipped everyone off. Don't miss a beat. [81] Several critics considered the film the front-runner to win the Palme d'Or. Despite the critical praise the movie received in 2013, its release was somewhat overshadowed by controversies over its production. Colors are effective communication tools with the power to evoke emotions. <p>Kechiche shouldn't arbitrarily make the ending an exception to this trend. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. The music does signal a new beginning for Adele thank you Irreverence for pointing this out to me! I was able to realise to how great an extent, as I spent a whole year with her between the time she was chosen for the role and the end of shooting." In the meantime, thanks for allowing me a soapbox for my rants, Hong. That was at the end of May. In private, says Kechiche, Seydoux wept with joy. [76][77] Stephen Garrett of The New York Observer wrote that the film was "nothing less than a triumph" and "a major work of sexual awakening". Adle, a reserved schoolgirl on the cusp of adulthood, can only imagine what real first love is. It served as an intensifier for the tragedy. Hes trying to be a white knight for the character of Adele, and then distances himself from it because she has to deal with it on her own even though she probably cant. [And I AM a guy, lol], On a side note: I remember the first time I watched it, (on Netflix) cuddled up with my partner sharing a healthy snack of buttered popcorn and an xtra large hot fudge sundae (with peanuts!! [24], Some critics have noted that class difference is an ongoing theme in Kechiche's filmography. [5] During its opening in France on 9 October 2013, the film debuted with a weekend total of $2.3 million on 285 screens for a $8,200 per-screen average. Written by Dennis Winslow, Robert J. Walsh , Ronn L. Chick. It ended up pissing it down with rainEric Cantona scored twice and Chelsea lost 4-0. Just by the way humans operate, some moment of happiness, some way of Adeles dealing dealing with her huge Emma-based problem (which the ending he gives only compounds!!! [105] At Cannes it also won the FIPRESCI Prize. When Adle and Emma first meet in a Lille bar there's an immediate energy and spark. And its THREE HOURS of suffering. Yesterday, I was lucky to see two movies that were in contention for Palme d'Or in a local festival as special screenings. [45][46] The colour blue is used extensively throughout the filmfrom the lighting in the gay club Adle visits to the dress she wears in the last scene and most notably in Emma's hair and eyes. Also, if his intention is to show that Emma and Adele never meet again, then why leave clues that their feelings for each other are obviously stronger than any temporary feeling of duty they have now, showing that they wont be happy unless they have each other? He added, "What was decisive during our meeting was her take on society: She's very much tuned in to the world around her. Adle congratulates Emma on her success and, after a brief conversation with Samir, leaves. Jul Maroh, Ivanka Hahnenberger (Translator) Blue is the Warmest Color is a graphic novel about growing up, falling in love, and coming out. The music, 'On lche rien' ('We will never give up! Nowadays, if we want to have a relationship, we go on Tinder, have a swipe, have a chat, get drunk, have sex, fuck off. [69], On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 204 critics have given the film a positive review, with an average rating of 8.20/10. I don't mind that it was hard. another journey.perhaps this one will be less fierce, less passionate, but, perhaps she will be happier.. 2. He doesnt follow through with the thing hes set up. It was powerful and gripping in its honesty and fearlessness. In May, Abdellatif Kechiche and the cast of "Blue is the Warmest Color" looked like they were on top of the world. But it's a blue-haired girl she meets on the street who really piques her interest. I thought of my parents, their terrible fights and eventual divorce, of my relationships and how it felt to hurt someone and be hurt by someone I loved. "[70] On Metacritic, which assigned a score of 90 averaged from 57 reviews, the film received "universal acclaim". It received a standing ovation and ranked highest in critics' polls at the festival. In its depiction of a young love affair, Blue Is the Warmest Colour is intimate to the point of being claustrophobic. Adle (Adle Exarchopoulos) is an introverted 15-year-old high-school student. Im just saying theres no reason for him to leave it vague, other than if he just ran out of energy. All smiles: Lea Seydoux (left), director Abdellatif Kechiche and Adele Exarchopoulos in Cannes. Adle is happy with her job as a kindergarten teacher but has not moved on: she is still deeply in love with Emma. [78], Andrew Chan of the Film Critics Circle of Australia wrote, "Not unlike Wong Kar-wai's most matured effort in cinema, Happy Together, director Abdellatif Kechiche knows love and relationship well and the details he goes about everything is almost breathtaking to endure. What really happened on the Blue is the Warmest Colour set. That really, really sucked. In part, he said, he wanted to recapture for himself that age ''when we build each other, we are building our own personality and the way we are going to be as adults''. [19], The issue of perspective was also addressed in a Film Comment review by Kristin M. Jones, who wrote, "Emma's supposedly sophisticated friends make eager remarks about art and female sexuality that seem to mirror the director's problematic approach toward the representation of women". [9][10][11], At the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, the film unanimously won the Palme d'Or from the official jury and the FIPRESCI Prize. [39] Exarchopoulos later said of the rift: "It was real, but it was not as big as it looks. It took the fourth spot in its first weekend, which was seen as a "notably good showing because of its nearly three-hour length". At 15, Adle (Adle Exarchopoulos) doesn't question: a girl goes out with boys. It depicts their relationship from Adle's high school years to her early adult life and career as a schoolteacher. The swirl of hostility, accusations and counter-accusations, retribution and jeering from the wings that has enveloped Blue is the Warmest Colour, the French erotic epic that was the toast of last year's Cannes Film Festival, makes most of Hollywood's catfights look pale by comparison. I am not strong like Emma, though I wish to be, or not. HI!! In the same interview, Exarchopoulos recounted how the director drove them on during a scene of a break-up. I was also worried that I'd see something far more intense and real than any lesbian porn I'd encountered on my trawls of the internet, and thatas a heterosexual manI would somehow be eavesdropping. I remember having an oh-oh kind of feeling towards the end of that final scene, like: oh no they are going to end this with the Les girl saved by the hetero guy!, Yeah, I think that guy IS Kechiche. Show More Super. I left in a flood of tears. At Cannes, the film shocked some critics with its long and graphic sex scenes (although fake genitalia were used),[80][39] leading them to speculate that it might require editing before screening in cinemas. Shes a conduit for sympathy from the audience. I'm not saying that negatively. There was, for example . At the same time, Julie Maroh, the author of the graphic novel on which the film was based, publicly criticised the film's ground-breaking sex scenes, describing them as ''ridiculous'' and questioning whether there had been any real, live lesbians on Kechiche's set. It cannily reveals the charms and dangers of loving an artist. [97][98], Jul Maroh, the author of the graphic novel upon which the film was based, said, "It appears to me this was what was missing on the set: lesbians. We SHOULD know what happens to Adele. French-Tunisian director Abdellatif Kechiche first wanted to explore the story of a school teacher due to his preoccupations with social class. One thing I appreciate about it after several viewings is those kettle drums that accompany Adeles retreating form. This is simply my personal stance. We do a runner as soon as emotion rears its head, because that's not why we're herewe're here for a good time. It is the same accompaniment immediately prior to the iconic scene where she first sets eyes on blue-Emma, and this chapter of her life begins. His choices are disturbingly selective, and to me reveal that his ideas on how to deal with suffering and view life are totally messed up. [26], Director and screenwriter Abdellatif Kechiche developed the premise for Blue Is the Warmest Colour while directing his second feature film, Games of Love and Chance (2003). Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Now after seeing it several times I am cool with it. Samir discusses America with Adle while the others discuss sex, and the two become friends. Published by First Digital Music (BMI) Courtesy of Universal Publishing Production Music. We are accustomed to getting what we want, how we want it and when we want it. Talking about filming the sex scenes, the longest of which was filmed over 10 gruelling days, Seydoux said: ''It was sometimes embarrassing and sometimes illuminating, surrounded by three cameras in a very small room. The English-language edition was published by Arsenal Pulp Press in 2013. Starring: La Seydoux,Adle Exarchopoulos,Salim Kechiouche Watch all you want. It had a limited release at four theatres in New York City and Los Angeles on 25 October 2013, and expanded gradually in subsequent weeks. Cinematographer Sofian El Fani used the Canon EOS C300 camera with Angnieux zoom lenses, and the entire production was undertaken in a digital workflow. Sometimes it seemed to her she was spending whole days crying. I wrote that I was pretty frustrated, but I thought it was realistic, and that is in the sense that its reality. Adle becomes an elementary school teacher, while Emma tries to advance her painting career by throwing frequent house parties. "[91], The film received LGBT and feminist criticism for the perceived dominance of the male gaze and lack of female gaze, with some reviewers calling it a "patriarchal gaze. Like optimism, thats not a realistic way to view the world, nor is it something that a group of people who need hope (the group he tried dedicating the film to in a weird move at Cannes) should see or need to see. If it werent, wed all be fucked. Adele did mention that they filmed Adeles suicide but Kechiche decided not to use that ending. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. '), by the Algerian-born Kaddour Haddadi, is the official song of the French Communist Party. [3][87], In The Australian, David Stratton wrote, "If the film were just a series of sex scenes it would, of course, be problematic, but it's much, much more than that. BLUE IS. A month later, Kechiche wrote an open letter to Rue 89 news website that appeared to accuse the ''arrogant, spoilt'' Seydoux of slander and suggested she could explain herself in court. The scene reminds us that, once we enter a full-on relationship, we emotionally put ourselves on the line. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Hit her again'! Speaking to The Guardian in November, Exarchopoulos confirmed that ''this film is the best thing I have done in my life''. But growing up is challenging, and just like life, love can hurt. Sooner or later, shell have to be autonomous in some way, because otherwise, she wont survive in a realistic world. [100] In December 2013, it received the Louis Delluc Prize for best French film. Maybe he wants to make an continuation, that is something we wont know for sure, but only that Lea stated she would not work with him, so a continuation without her is pretty much nonsense. 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