One thing I appreciate about it after several viewings is those kettle drums that accompany Adeles retreating form. 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. She tells Adle that she no longer loves her, but that their relationship was special and she will always have "infinite tenderness" for her. It was also screened in the Special Presentation section of the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2013. The way he treats us? [71], More than 40 critics named the film as one of the ten best of 2013. I think I have become grown up and mature.''. Batrice says she does not want to proceed further and tells Adle to forget the kiss. ), ya, OK and maybe a wee bit of Rum as well, 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! I regard that knee-jerk reaction as a bit hysterical and embarrassing now, however it did lead me to regard that final scene with relief rather than frustration. Source: Tumblr posts and others indicated. 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. This movie was considered controversial due to its erotic scenes and taboo storyline. Whether you become utterly enraptured by the film or want to bolt from the theater will likely depend not on your inhibitions regarding female nudity and explicit sexuality but rather your feelings about the oeuvre of such Gallic masters as Agns Jaoui, Andr Tchin, Catherine Breillat and Big (Grand)Daddy Eric Rohmer. Live For Today. Sometimes it seemed to her she was spending whole days crying. I was ten and Chelsea hadn't won a trophy in 23 years. Some of Adle's old friends attend her surprise 18th birthday party, but Emma does not. You can sort of guess the ending but it just so abrupt, you are wondering if there was more ..but when the credits rollyou realized the movie is over. [96] The depiction of scissoring was also debated. I think I would feel less satisfied with an ending that closed the circle on a story. In Sight & Sound, film scholar Sophie Mayer suggests that in Blue is the Warmest Colour, "Like homophobia, the lesbian here melts away. 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. 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. Emma comes home late, having spent the evening working with Lise. 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. Nothing Maroh said could douse the critics' rapture, however. If you have time to browse through all the Tumblr postings, many are very frustrated but they dont dislike it. Finally, I recall when I had mumps in my early 20s. If he thinks Adele finds happiness, he should show it, since the rest of the film is about Adeles life and her ways of dealing with various problems. Not the resolution of suffering as in the graphic novel, just suffering. Long response ahead, lol And thanks for replying. It ended up pissing it down with rainEric Cantona scored twice and Chelsea lost 4-0. We SHOULD know what happens to Emma. What really happened on the Blue is the Warmest Colour set. At one party, Adle meets Emma's pregnant colleague Lise, gallery owner Joachim, and aspiring actor Samir. ), ya, OK and maybe a wee bit of Rum as well,. 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!! After the opening credits rolled, I tried to figure out what I'd been scared of. 1.It's French. Immediately after the Cannes premiere, a French film technicians' union criticised Kechiche for his ''disorganised'' approach to filming and for making demands on his crew that amounted to ''moral harassment'', a charge he denied. 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. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. [74], In The Daily Telegraph, Robbie Collin awarded the film a maximum of five stars and tipped it to win the Palme d'Or. Even in the graphic novel one of Adeles friends help them talk things out. We want the fun of flirting followed by the endorphin rush of sex. Written by Jonathan Dix and Beck Goldsmith. While Emma talks to this young woman, Emma turns and grins sheepishly at Adele, just before Lise greets Adele. 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 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. Blue is the Warmest Colour is quite extraordinary. 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. 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. If it werent, wed all be fucked. Theres sensitivity somewhere deep down in him, but its irretrievably lost due to the layers of pretension and bitterness, probably from his own life experiences. [32] Shooting took place in Lille, Roubaix, and Livin. 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. Emma goes to a gushing young fan with a huge smile and long dark hair. It cannily reveals the charms and dangers of loving an artist. Jury President Spielberg explained: The film is a great love story that made all of us feel privileged to be a fly on the wall, to see this story of deep love and deep heartbreak evolve from the beginning. [7] The film generated controversy,[8] much of it about allegations by the crew and lead actresses of poor working conditions on set and the film's raw depiction of sexuality. 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This fan appears very enamored of Emma. He also dodges an opportunity to clear the air on the correct interpretation because, again, he doesnt care. 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. Adle, a reserved schoolgirl on the cusp of adulthood, can only imagine what real first love is. We don't want anyone with "baggage," and we don't want honest assessments from others about our flaws. Stars' complaints about their filmmaking experience, and directors' wounded pleas to remove the film from distribution in response to vitriolic critiques, should be disregarded. And all of this goes against the point of an ambiguous ending: If you make an ending ambiguous, make it ambiguous for a good reason! [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. Some critics, though, lauded it for its power, honesty, and intensity. To declare that there were times they wanted to give up, even that they wouldn't want to go through it again, is not an indictment. Before its release, Blue Is the Warmest Color was hyped intensely. In fact, in his interviews, Kechiche says I like Adele and can see her living to an advanced age, but not I can see her getting together with someone and being happy. This shows pretty well that he doesnt care about the characters and merely uses them as a means of manipulating his audience. 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. When her openly gay best friend takes her out on the town, she . On a related note, the fact that he dedicated this hopeless, nihilistic film to the youth of Tunisia is especially galling. and, of course she finds sublime joy in making love to Emma. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. Oh I thought there was tremendous joy in the movie, and tremendous tragedy (the tragedy of the inevitable), and suffering of course. [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. Toward the film's end, when Adle desperately tries to seduce Emma in an empty bar, begging in vain to rekindle their sexual and emotional connection, it becomes ever clear that this film really isn't about sexual orientation. It shouldn't be seen as a cautionary tale to put people off relationships, but rather an honest portrayal of their meaningful ups and downs. With a distinction no less effective for being understated, Blue empathizes with what people navigating the closet must undergo while matter-of-factly airing the beauty of living openly. One thing I adore about this movie, (and something it is often criticized for) is how it doesnt force a plot on the viewer by scene after scene of implausible exposition. Available on AMC+, IFC Films, Prime Video, iTunes. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. At least for now, she has to turn her back on Emma, and face the world with a clean start. At the point in their lives, the relationship has gone as far as it has. ''It was like a constant improvisation,'' she says. The hysterical reaction to the film from people who haven't even seen it suggests it's not the sex that people are scared of, or the fact its story concerns two lesbiansit's the fact that, like all great films, it delivers a truth that many would rather ignore. For Kechiche, this technique not only facilitates editing but also adds beauty to the scene that feels more truthful. The film's premise is based on the 2010 graphic novel of the same name by Jul Maroh. Out of loneliness, Adle sleeps with a male colleague. '"[27][30][31], La Seydoux was cast as Emma ten months before principal photography began. 10 Video Games That Need a Live Action Adaptation. Chances are, many will share your perspective point of view! This isn't a film about super heroes, mafia bosses, or Wall Street traders. ''I almost wish I was born now, because young people seem to be much more beautiful and brighter than my generation,'' he said. Its French candor, its unwavering camera, and the way in which it captures exactly what it feels like to ache for another human being. another journey.perhaps this one will be less fierce, less passionate, but, perhaps she will be happier.. 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