Nothing Maroh said could douse the critics' rapture, however. Viewers who try to parse the various roles the male characters are meant to play in lead Adle's life will discover that questions of sexual identity are irrelevant here. And moreover, if there is an answer, Kechiche should say what the fuck it is, since hes spent the entire film exploring how humans operate on an intimate level. 2. 7.Its love scenes will surprise you. 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. The scene reminds us that, once we enter a full-on relationship, we emotionally put ourselves on the line. Feel free to let me know if I am. It wasn't the graphic sex scenes that made me uncomfortable, but how it forced me to confront my fear of heartbreak. This movie was considered controversial due to its erotic scenes and taboo storyline. Oh I thought there was tremendous joy in the movie, and tremendous tragedy (the tragedy of the inevitable), and suffering of course. Blue Is the Warmest Color 2013 | Maturity rating: 18 | 2h 52m | Romantic Films Determined to fall in love, 15-year-old Adele is focused on boys. French director Abdellatif Kechiche's controversial, three-hour coming-of-age love story jumps from close-up to close-up of . On one wall is a nude portrait of Adle that Emma painted during their time together. The director did not put any constraints on the narrative and we were absolutely spellbound by the amazing performances of the two actresses, and especially the way the director observed his characters and just let the characters breathe. I was reminded of times I deliberately said things I knew would cut people, knowing how shit it would make them feel, but doing it anyway. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. [54] In the U.S., it was rated NC-17 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "explicit sexual content". [27], Although Maroh's story takes precedence in the adaptation, Adle's character, named "Clmentine" in the book, differs from the original, as explored by Charles Taylor in The Yale Review: "The novel includes scenes of the girls being discovered in bed and thrown out of the house and speeches like What's horrible is that people kill each other for oil and commit genocide, not that they give their love to someone. By the time they reached America, however, this reflective series of observations had been recast as fury. This fan appears very enamored of Emma. The irony of the film is that while Adle Exarchopoulos' Adle blames herself for the breach she ultimately brings about, her straying is a preemptive act of self-defense, a desperate--and terribly sad -- attempt at connection when the person who is her whole world has already started to slip away. Out of loneliness, Adle sleeps with a male colleague. "[21], One recurring thematic element critics and audiences identified is the division of social class and the exploration of freedom and love between the two central characters. Some critics, though, lauded it for its power, honesty, and intensity. ''How indecent to talk about pain when doing one of the best jobs in the world!'' [71], More than 40 critics named the film as one of the ten best of 2013. The way he treats us? We may as well be on our own, never meet anyone, or do anything we enjoy because we'll only end up being disappointed. Blue Is the Warmest Color: How Much Sex Is Too MuchSex? We are accustomed to getting what we want, how we want it and when we want it. 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''You can see that we were really suffering. Any future without the person who has transformed Adle's life, no matter whom she tries to fill her loneliness with, will be a hollow one. "[44], Blue Is the Warmest Colour is also filled with visual symbolism. I also noticed that foreign movies sometimes just ends the movie with some vagueness and leaves it to your interpretations and the directors want the movie to consume your minds for days on end. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It's entirely concerned with the inner life and outer experiences of a girl. 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. 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. perhaps years if you happen to be in Adeles shoes, or worse, Emma and somewhere along the way, we are either Adele, Emma or a combination of both. Her relationship with Emma grows into more than just friends as she is the only person with whom she can express herself openly. "[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. He added, "What was decisive during our meeting was her take on society: She's very much tuned in to the world around her. In Sight & Sound, film scholar Sophie Mayer suggests that in Blue is the Warmest Colour, "Like homophobia, the lesbian here melts away. He also dodges an opportunity to clear the air on the correct interpretation because, again, he doesnt care. We dont know what the future holds for Adele, for Emma and for their relationship; it is frustrating for me . The English-language edition was published by Arsenal Pulp Press in 2013. 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. I'm not saying that negatively. When her openly gay best friend takes her out on the town, she . We would spend hours talking about women and life; I also took painting and sculpting lessons, and read a lot about art and philosophy. But the concept was only finalized a few years later when Kechiche chanced upon Maroh's graphic novel and he saw how he could link his screenplay about a schoolteacher with Maroh's love story between two young women. He's a very honest director and I love his cinema. [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. Whatever. 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. [63] As Blue Is the Warmest Colour, the film was also released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in Canada on 25 February 2014 by Mongrel Media, in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2014 by Artificial Eye and on 18 June 2014, in Australia by Transmission Films. I have some questions about an incident in the final gallery scene that I have not seen addressed anywhere else. But I'm also looking forward to hearing what other women will think about it. Chances are, many will share your perspective point of view! That really, really sucked. Exarchopoulos woke on a train to Lille after a day off to find he was filming her, whereupon he instructed her to go and buy some snacks and eat while he filmed. The idea that two people who love each other that much can put each other through such pain really got to me. But the saga has left Kechiche feeling deflated. [14] Many critics declared it one of the best films of 2013.[15][16][17]. Kechiche is 52. I dont know if the love of my life is begging and crying in front of me that I am able to tell her I love her endless and then just walk away with a smile??? Performed by studio musicians. The film, about a love affair between the actresses' characters, includes a graphic sex scene that has been the source of much debate. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); FOR ALL THAT LOVE THIS MOVIE AS MUCH AS THE ACTRESSES. . After her realization, Adele realizes that she must walk out and turn the corner on her relationship with Emma. He doesnt follow through with the thing hes set up. For Kechiche, this technique not only facilitates editing but also adds beauty to the scene that feels more truthful. Don't miss a beat. I really like him as a director. She sleeps with Thomas, a boy from school, but is ultimately dissatisfied and ends their relationship. 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. By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content. Not getting involved in committed relationships, marriage or otherwise, because of a fear of them coming to an end is a cop-out. When Adle and Emma first meet in a Lille bar there's an immediate energy and spark. Yesterday, I was lucky to see two movies that were in contention for Palme d'Or in a local festival as special screenings. I think I would feel less satisfied with an ending that closed the circle on a story. I dont think Kechiche understands his own film, TBH. The good stuff doesn't last. Questions aboutpassion, Cannes Roundtable: Lea Seydoux on Blue is the WarmestColour, La Seydoux and Adele Exarchopoulos tell how they survived us to La VieAdele, La Seydoux on the Agony of Filming Blue Is the WarmestColor, Blue is the Warmest Color Is Truly a Feast for All theSenses, Blue is the Warmest Color and a Fierce, FieryMovie, Blue Is The Warmest Color: Come For The Sex, Stay For TheSadness, Blue is the Warmest Colour: More than the sum of itsparts, Ask Mick LaSalle: Give male directors, critics morecredit, Telluride Review: Blue is the WarmestColor, La Seydoux: Lesbian scenes made me question my sexuality, Music Video of The Week: John GrantGlacier, Buried in the Sand: The Secret Politics of Blue Is the WarmestColor. 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. This is simply my personal stance. Not character development. You can't be scared of relationships just because of their potential to cause pain when they end. Emma can handle more then one, lol! 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. He was easy prey for pot stirrers. [96] The depiction of scissoring was also debated. Needless to say, I was pretty frustrated when the movie ended. Editor and writer, not necessarily in that order. This article originally appeared on VICE UK. (LogOut/ Hit her again'! Lesbian sexuality is one of the film's primary themes, as the narrative deals with Adle's exploration of her identity in this context. I think I have become grown up and mature.''. Written by Dennis Winslow, Robert J. Walsh , Ronn L. Chick. In fact I think it is Adeles love for life that makes her so vulnerable and so sensitive. 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