In many ways this is one of the best relationship dramas you'll see. The two leads are extremely good here and capture the intensity of their love along with the pain when things begin to go wrong.

This is a film that really captures the reality of relationship struggles, ultimately it has a deep sadness in the story but also a strong sense of a journey of emotion that can only result in a rewarding life. Feelings of jealousy, shyness and inadequacy all contribute to a downward spiral. But as their lives become more entwined Adèle still struggles with being a part of Emma's life. She feels that something is missing in her life until she meets the confident and artistic Emma (Léa Seydoux) and they begin a passionate relationship. Filmed in a realist style it follows Adèle (Adèle Exarchopoulos), a high school student who struggles with the peer pressure she receives from her friends to have sex with a guy who fancies her.

Whilst there is controversy in this film largely around its intense sex scenes this is also a film that garnered a lot of praise. Genres: Drama, Lesbian & Gay, Romance Countries: France, Top 100 Films, Drama, Lesbian & Gay, Romance Awards:Ī passionate and powerful love story that charts sexual awakening, conflicts of desire and the heartbreak of a broken relationship. Actors: Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche, Aurélien Recoing, Catherine Salée, Benjamin Siksou, Mona Walravens, Alma Jodorowsky, Jérémie Laheurte, Anne Loiret, Benoît Pilot, Sandor Funtek, Fanny Maurin, Maelys Cabezon, Samir Bella, Tom Hurier, Manon Piette, Quentin Médrinal, Peter Assogbavi, Wisdom Ayanou Directors: Abdellatif Kechiche Producers: Brahim Chioua, Abdel Kechiche, Vincent Maraval Writers: Abdellatif Kechiche, Ghalia Lacroix Aka: La vie d'Adèle - Chapitres 1 et 2 Studio: Artificial Eye Film Company Ltd. That is until a chance encounter with a beguiling blue-haired girl (Lea Seydoux) turns her world upside down, forcing her to question her desires and assert herself as a woman and as an adult. Blue is the Warmest Colour is, for the most part, an admirably authentic tale of a seminal love affair and that harsh borderland between adolescence and adulthood, but its failings may inspire some viewers to explore the rest of the genre.15-year-old Adele (Adele Exarchopoulos) feels like an average teenager, with school, friends, parents and boys taking up most of her time and thoughts. The main issue is the confidence of the supposedly virginal Adele and the lingering camera that conveys authenticity in other scenes seems rather more voyeuristic here. There is sufficient artistic merit to avoid the label of pure pornography – but only just. Viewers are brought into this sometimes claustrophobic intimacy via camera work that lingers on the corner of a smile or the curve of an inner arm, much as a lover’s gaze would do and touches of blue remind us constantly of Emma’s importance in Adele’s life.įor a tale so determinedly grounded in realism, the much-discussed sex scenes are the film’s Achilles heel. Leaving aside the gender of the two protagonists, Blue is the Warmest Colour is a very tender, naturalistic tale of blossoming romance, self-exploration and the personal growth that often accompanies the pain of loss. When they embark on a romance, Adele begins the slow transition into adult life with all of its pleasures and responsibilities, loneliness and regret. When she randomly passes the blue-haired and arty Emma ( Léa Seydoux) on the street, Adele is magnetically drawn to the older girl. But it’s obvious that Adele, despite her popularity, doesn’t quite fit in. Adele’s world revolves around the usual preoccupations: boys, friends and school. On the surface, this is the straightforward story of Adele ( Adèle Exarchopoulos), a beautiful and bookish teenage girl, and her coming of age. Lengthy and explicit sex scenes, and allegations from cast that working conditions bordered on abusive, combined with a slow pace and lengthy running time, provide plenty of debate fodder. Abdellatif Kechiche / France/Belgium/Spain / 2013 / 179 minsĪbdellatif Kechiche’s Blue is the Warmest Colour was nominated for a BAFTA and won Palme d’Ors for its two leading actresses, yet it’s also steeped in controversy.

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