The two part with apologies and tears. ''Directors and actors being what they are, they like a good argument,'' wrote a commentator in a piece comparing the saga with other screen clashes. Im wondering if you have any thoughts on this: In the final gallery scene, Emma leaves Adele after some brief small-talk to respond to a perspective buyers question. He wrote: "Kechiche's film is three hours long, and the only problem with that running time is that I could have happily watched it for another seven. [73] In France, Cahiers du cinma placed the film third on its 2013 Top Ten chart. (LogOut/ It's healthy. 7.Its love scenes will surprise you. Lesbian sexuality is one of the film's primary themes, as the narrative deals with Adle's exploration of her identity in this context. Sorry. So what! but it is life. and so many more (it would be cool to see how much the full movie tracked with the book). Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. At one party, Adle meets Emma's pregnant colleague Lise, gallery owner Joachim, and aspiring actor Samir. 10 Video Games That Need a Live Action Adaptation. See Nos. I wrote that I was pretty frustrated, but I thought it was realistic, and that is in the sense that its reality. Performed by studio musicians. [39] Exarchopoulos later said of the rift: "It was real, but it was not as big as it looks. ), ya, OK and maybe a wee bit of Rum as well,. When her openly gay best friend takes her out on the town, she . After having vivid fantasies about the blue-haired woman while masturbating and kissing Batrice, one of her female friends, Adle becomes troubled about her sexual identity. Oh I thought there was tremendous joy in the movie, and tremendous tragedy (the tragedy of the inevitable), and suffering of course. Published by First Digital Music (BMI) Courtesy of Universal Publishing Production Music. A bubble of hot air forecast to arrive early . 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 seems like a very sensitive individual, and his episodes of rage seem to reflect the very thing that fueled his film. By the end of September, after another triumphant outing at the Toronto Film Festival, Kechiche was telling the press the film should never be released because it was ''too sullied'' and it would be impossible for anyone to view the film ''with a clean heart and a watchful eye''. The film spends time filming conflicts, emotions, and feelings in great, gory detail. [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). At 15, Adle (Adle Exarchopoulos) doesn't question: a girl goes out with boys. He also looks at how food can be indicative of social class. Although Blue is the Warmest Color was a great triumph at Cannes two years ago when you and La Seydoux shared the Palme d'Or, it became almost immediately controversial. It makes no sense. BLUE IS. Almost certainly, but with the added spice of Frenchness. Blue Is the Warmest Colour Jump to Edit Summaries Adle's life is changed when she meets Emma, a young woman with blue hair, who will allow her to discover desire and to assert herself as a woman and as an adult. Often, my go-to is the timewhile attending university in a grim coastal townthat I got my head kicked in outside a club by a balding, middle-aged thug in front of my then girlfriend. The only reason Kechiche doesnt give one, as far as I know, is either because he gave up, or because hes concerned with manipulating his audience first, and caring for people second. , This Is Not Lesbian Pornography: Blue Is The Warmest Color,Defended, What the Critics Are Saying AboutBlue Is the Warmest Colors SexScene, Aperu: Rencontre avec Adle Exarchopoulos et LaSeydoux, Cinema TV La Vie DAdle Blue is the WarmestColor, Interview de La Seydoux, Adle Exarchopoulos et AbdellatifKechiche. Even in the graphic novel one of Adeles friends help them talk things out. The pacing is totally arbitrary, leaving Kechiche no reference but his unpredictable, chaotic, pessimistic gut. Adele realizes that she does not belong in this world of pretense and it breaks her heart she almost breaks down again in the corner just before Samir connects with her. Halcyon Daze. "[28] In the film, Adle's parents seem oblivious to her love affair with Emma and politely greet her under the impression that she is Adle's philosophy tutor. '', Both actresses had said similar things at Cannes, when the film was in its first heady rush of success. One thing I appreciate about it after several viewings is those kettle drums that accompany Adeles retreating form. Now, Emma, the bohemian stranger, creeps up in Adle's dreams, haunting her late-night fantasies. I believe he cares a lot of his movie, but not so much for the actresses! Some critics, though, lauded it for its power, honesty, and intensity. [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. That really, really sucked. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); FOR ALL THAT LOVE THIS MOVIE AS MUCH AS THE ACTRESSES. [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!! She was hitting me so many times, and [Kechiche] was screaming: 'Hit her! Name another contemporary movie that is solely interested in the world of a young woman -- and that spends nearly three hours exploring it. The film, about a love affair between the actresses' characters, includes a graphic sex scene that has been the source of much debate. The fact that he omitted so much exposition means that theres no motivation for the characters to have the obviously-intense feelings they have. The good stuff doesn't last. Despite the critical praise the movie received in 2013, its release was somewhat overshadowed by controversies over its production. It traces their affair from flirtation through a bitter break-up and its melancholy aftermath with such force of feeling that you seem to be living their lives yourself. I am not strong like Emma, though I wish to be, or not. [25], Kechiche explores how food can evoke varying levels of symbolism, for instance through the sexually suggestive food metaphors of Adle's liking the fat on ham and her learning to eat oysters from Emma. 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. It also occurred to me how often I've wondered whether long-term relationships are really worth the hassle, given that the bad times and break-ups are such an ordeal. On a related note, the fact that he dedicated this hopeless, nihilistic film to the youth of Tunisia is especially galling. [14] At the 39th Csar Awards, the film received eight nominations, with Exarchopoulos winning the Csar Award for Most Promising Actress. Speaking to IndieWire on the preparation for her role, Seydoux said, "During those ten months [before shooting] I was already meeting with him and being directed. We want to ignore our own problems and avoid having our vibes killed by hearing about anybody else's. Viewers who come alive when French is spoken -- and lament the American inability to emulate that je ne sais quoi sensibility, the light-yet-profound examination of corners of human existence large and small -- will find Blue intimately compelling, even transporting, as it unhurriedly unfolds its tale of intellectual and artistic striving, sexual communion and the indelible impact of first love. We SHOULD know what happens to Valentin. One Film Comment critic wrote, "As in Kechiche's earlier work, social class, and the divisions it creates, are a vital thread; he even changed the first name of the story's passionate protagonist from Clmentine to that of his actress, partly because it means 'justice' in Arabic. As Emma grows out of her relationship with Adle and their passion wanes, she removes the blue from her hair and adopts a more natural, conservative hairstyle. Blue Is the Warmest Color: How Much Sex Is Too Much Sex? . Emma goes to a gushing young fan with a huge smile and long dark hair. How far has Emma progressed through the course of the movie? ''It was like a constant improvisation,'' she says. Someone comes up to Emma and says what a pick up artist! Adele watches this situation from a few feet away. I hope she will find another woman who is strong and good (like Emma) and accept this womans love with an open mind as well as open arms. They described the experience as "horrible" and said they would not work with him again. . Adele is confused about her sexuality after she breaks up with . It has very explicit sex with full nudity and graphic depictions of sex acts, mostly between two women, but one with a man also briefly shows an erect penis. Emma and Adle kiss, but Emma withdraws, although she admits she does not feel sexually fulfilled. Blue is the Warmest Color (2013) is a movie that changed the film industry. another journey.perhaps this one will be less fierce, less passionate, but, perhaps she will be happier.. We SHOULD know what happens to Emma. "Blue . Australia's east coast is set to sweat with the arrival of a heatwave that forecasters warn will be more intense than anything experienced over summer. Adle attends Emma's art exhibition. It's entirely concerned with the inner life and outer experiences of a girl. Blue is the Warmest Colour is quite extraordinary. As she grows indifferent to her male classmates after a fumbled sexual experience, Adle finds herself filled with profound and unprecedented feelings--the unexpected result of a chance encounter with a mysterious blue-haired woman. [36], Upon its premiere at the 2013 Cannes Festival, a report from the French Audiovisual and Cinematographic Union (Syndicat des professionnels de l'industrie de l'audiovisuel et du cinma) criticised the crew's working conditions. 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. perhaps no more). She meets Emma who is a free spirited girl whom Adle's friends reject due to her sexuality, and by association most begin to reject Adle. "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. [12][13] It received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film and the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language. [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. '', Kechiche's problem, she said, was his naivety. Adle, a reserved schoolgirl on the cusp of adulthood, can only imagine what real first love is. Needless to say, I was pretty frustrated when the movie ended. Is this the point when Adele fully realizes that she was not meant to be a permanent part in the life of Emma? It was also screened in the Special Presentation section of the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2013. For Kechiche, this technique not only facilitates editing but also adds beauty to the scene that feels more truthful. He didn't just shoot on set, either. The gay and queer people laughed because it's not convincing, and found it ridiculous. He might as well have flipped everyone off. Director Abdellatif Kechiche spends three grueling hours painting an incredibly intimate picture of a relationship, from the fuzzy beginning, through the wobbling uncertainty in the middle, to the. Its also based on how the structure of a film works (development of certain themes), and how we know life works, where there is some kind of good solution to a huge problem, even if its not perfect or what one expects. The music does signal a new beginning for Adele thank you Irreverence for pointing this out to me! Written by Dennis Winslow, Robert J. Walsh , Ronn L. Chick. 2. Before its release, Blue Is the Warmest Color was hyped intensely. You can't be scared of relationships just because of their potential to cause pain when they end. For him, Adele isnt an character that he cares about. In Sight & Sound, film scholar Sophie Mayer suggests that in Blue is the Warmest Colour, "Like homophobia, the lesbian here melts away. Blue Is The Warmest Color is also easily available to rent or purchase from prices beginning at $2.99 from Amazon, Vudu, iTunes or Microsoft. We may as well be on our own, never meet anyone, or do anything we enjoy because we'll only end up being disappointed. Adle is happy with her job as a kindergarten teacher but has not moved on: she is still deeply in love with Emma. But when it ended, I was like.. Life is such and Adele got what she deserved ..or not, depending on my mood. We want the fun of flirting followed by the endorphin rush of sex. He makes you care about these characters and then drops them. Don't miss a beat. [33], In terms of cinematography, the shot/reverse shot scenes in the film were simultaneously shot with two different cameras. The blue hair signifies the stages of Emma and Adele relationship. Emma can handle more then one, lol! The French director of the acclaimed dramas "Black Venus" and "The . seriously?) I have heard some people criticize Adele Ex as being expressionless as an actress. The film follows Adle (Exarchopoulos), a French teenager who discovers desire and freedom as an aspiring painter, Emma (Seydoux), enters her life. Under license from Universal Music Vision. [100] In December 2013, it received the Louis Delluc Prize for best French film. "[44], Blue Is the Warmest Colour is also filled with visual symbolism. With breakout performances the film follows the emotional love affair between two young women. "[29], In late 2011, a casting call was held in Paris to find the ideal actress for the role of Adle. [4] Seven hundred and fifty hours of dailies were shot. Here, there isnt one. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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. Nothing Maroh said could douse the critics' rapture, however. She possesses a real social awareness, she has a real engagement with the world, very similar to my own. [13] Exarchopoulos and Seydoux also received the Palme as a special prize. (The stars previously said the infamous sequence took . This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. 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. Watching Blue is the Warmest Color is an awfully carnal affair. Live For Today. [20], One critic has suggested that the film is not a lesbian film, highlighting the exploration of Adle's bisexuality. were either never filmed or left on the cutting-room floor. This fan appears very enamored of Emma. He met teachers "who felt very strongly about reading, painting, writing" and was inspired to develop a script that charts the personal life and career of a female French teacher. It received a standing ovation and ranked highest in critics' polls at the festival. Blue is the Warmest Colour was now a festival favourite, with the intensely serious Kechiche and its young stars asked to give dozens of interviews. We dont know what the future holds for Adele, for Emma and for their relationship; it is frustrating for me . In private, says Kechiche, Seydoux wept with joy. Blue is the Warmest Colour is quite extraordinary. 5.It captures the primal essence of first love in all its exquisite rapture. By the time they reached America, however, this reflective series of observations had been recast as fury. In fact I think it is Adeles love for life that makes her so vulnerable and so sensitive. An interviewer for The Guardian saw Exarchopoulos greet Kechiche warmly in the corridor as they went to their respective interview rooms and asked whether the feud had been exaggerated. 6.It understands the human condition. Adle's life is changed when she meets Emma, a young woman with blue hair, who will allow her to discover desire and to assert herself as a woman and as an adult. [32] Shooting took place in Lille, Roubaix, and Livin. But it's a blue-haired girl she meets on the street who really piques her interest. It follows them through multiple years and through separation. 2.It's entirely concerned with the inner life and outer experiences of a girl. Feel free to let me know if I am. . Life is much harder. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. French-Tunisian director Abdellatif Kechiche first wanted to explore the story of a school teacher due to his preoccupations with social class. After Emma shows up at the school, Adle's friends suspect her of being a lesbian and ostracise her. Emma discovers the cheating and furiously breaks up with Adle. [24], Some critics have noted that class difference is an ongoing theme in Kechiche's filmography. he said. "[70] On Metacritic, which assigned a score of 90 averaged from 57 reviews, the film received "universal acclaim". Exarchopoulos described how her auditions with Kechiche over the course of two months consisted of improvisation of scenarios, discussions, and sitting in a caf, without talking, while he observed her. Yesterday, I was lucky to see two movies that were in contention for Palme d'Or in a local festival as special screenings. Not the resolution of suffering as in the graphic novel, just suffering. Adeles friends will help her through her problem, and probably talk with Emma about what she did to Adele. Kechiche thinks he amassed 250 hours of footage. Hell, even Lise would have to say that their relationship is based on rocky foundations sooner or later, and Emma would sooner or later notice that her materialistic lifestyle with a little girl whos just going to grow up to embrace it is pretty fucking empty no one would want to stay in that relationship. Paulina Plazas wrote in IndieWire that throughout the film, bisexual erasure is "central to understanding Adle's particular sense that she does not belong as she comes of age. It's about everyday people, and banal scenes like the family dinner at Adle's housefilmed with such care and intimate, close up cameraworkmade me think this could very easily be my life, and that the same question applies to both me and Adle: "Who wants to sit around risking nothing, feeling neither pleasure nor pain?". Of his intention to portray young people, Kechiche said: "I almost wish I was born now, because young people seem to be much more beautiful and brighter than my generation. In truth, it isn't sex per se that makes "Blue Is the Warmest Color" problematic; it's the patriarchal anxieties about sex, female appetite and maternity that leach into its sights and sounds. He also dodges an opportunity to clear the air on the correct interpretation because, again, he doesnt care. At least theres hope for Adele and from her walking out of the gallery and moving forward, is good sign that she can find happiness again. It ended up pissing it down with rainEric Cantona scored twice and Chelsea lost 4-0. [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. I really like him as a director. She dreams of something more. Adle (Adle Exarchopoulos) is an introverted 15-year-old high-school student. 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. There should be a solution. Actually, not sure where you got that I like the ending. Blue Is the Warmest Colour Ending Explained Ge_Krystal.303 May 13, 2022 Pin On Final Major 1 Blue Is The Warmest Color Blue Is The Warmest Colour Warm Colors Film Blue Is The Warmest Color How Is The Movie Different From The Book Blue Is The Warmest Colour Review A Searingly Frank And Intimate Account The Independent The Independent [49], Reviewer Spencer Wolff noted Adle's political stance, which changes as her life experiences change and reflect her alternating views: "Framed by black and Arab faces, Adle marches in a protest to demand better funding for education. As with many male fantasies of lesbianism, the film centers on the erotic success and affective failures of relations between women". Blue displays a keen awareness of the various relationships that make up our social structure: The mise-en-scne with Adle's schoolgirl friends provides a bristling backdrop of believable jealousy, intimacy and strife, while the push and pull of family expectations is touchingly represented in both the frank embrace of Emma's parents and the sad machinations Adle goes through to appease her own. On one wall is a nude portrait of Adle that Emma painted during their time together. 3.It cannily reveals the charms and dangers of loving an artist. [38], In September 2013, Seydoux and Exarchopoulos also complained about Kechiche's behaviour during the shooting. But its too much feeling, and just because its feeling-based or off-script or improvised doesnt mean Kechiche has to avoid basic elements of how to tell a story. '"[27][30][31], La Seydoux was cast as Emma ten months before principal photography began. 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. In its depiction of a young love affair, Blue Is the Warmest Colour is intimate to the point of being claustrophobic. I left in a flood of tears. [37] Technicians accused Kechiche of harassment, unpaid overtime, and violations of labor laws. My questions: Do you think that this young woman is Emmas next Adele? Blue Is the Warmest Colour is likely to be 2013's most powerful film and easily one of the best."[79]. In a film, there needs to be a point. Director Abdellatif Kechiche spends three grueling hours painting an incredibly intimate picture of a relationship, from the fuzzy beginning, through the wobbling uncertainty in the middle, to the dismal end. "[92][93][94][95] After a test screening of selected scenes for a lesbian audience, one viewer said that it was "hot at the beginning, and then it got ridiculous when they kept switching sex positions every ten seconds" and that it was like an infomercial designed to address all the sexual acts lesbians can engage in. I thought of my incredulous anger, confusion, and frantic questioning when I myself had been mistreated, wondering how something that was meant to be good could make me feel so hopeless. Perhaps, there will be other women but, I have that type of trust in Emma that tells me she will continue to grow and create and be as kind as she can to whoever is in her life. Even the opening in France was an anti-climax he compared to a dismal wedding. Not according to him. . Parents need to know that Blue Is the Warmest Color is a French drama with English subtitles that chronicles a high school girl as she matures emotionally and sexually over about 10 years. 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