''It was like a constant improvisation,'' she says. Simply put they are . I felt a rejection of me; I live like a curse''. The two girls that confront Adele about whether she is a lesbian are the same two girls who coerced her into checking out Thomas, dating Thomas and having sex with Thomas. Someone comes up to Emma and says "what a pick up artist!". I didnt like that scene either, because of that element and the les girl gets saved by some dude. She was joyful in marching against austerity, for LGBT rights with Emma, she took joy (and solace) in eating, her dancing was joyous, she took joy in her children, and there is even joy in the incredible relationship she had with her hair! "[70] On Metacritic, which assigned a score of 90 averaged from 57 reviews, the film received "universal acclaim". 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. [64], Blue Is the Warmest Colour grossed a worldwide total of $19,492,879. [14] At the 39th Csar Awards, the film received eight nominations, with Exarchopoulos winning the Csar Award for Most Promising Actress. Is this true of the Blue winning team? Finally, I recall when I had mumps in my early 20s. 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!!! 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Hit her again'! 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. She sleeps with Thomas, a boy from school, but is ultimately dissatisfied and ends their relationship. This is simply my personal stance. As with many male fantasies of lesbianism, the film centers on the erotic success and affective failures of relations between women". An incredibly intense and realistic one, but a work of fiction nonetheless. [81] Several critics considered the film the front-runner to win the Palme d'Or. There is no question that making Blue is the Warmest Colour was intense, immersive and extremely demanding, especially for Exarchopoulos, who was only 18 and dropped out of school to make the film. She dreams of something more. The scene reminds us that, once we enter a full-on relationship, we emotionally put ourselves on the line. 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. '', All smiles: Lea Seydoux (left), director Abdellatif Kechiche and Adele Exarchopoulos in Cannes.Credit:AP. That was at the end of May. Whyd Kechiche reduce such a feeling of hope to the ambiguous sound of a hang player rather than actually show it after so much build-up? With breakout performances the film follows the emotional love affair between two young women. Some critics, though, lauded it for its power, honesty, and intensity. As for Emma, she may stay satisfied with Lise and if Adeles dream of them having sex, is true then Emma is having a wonderful life with lise and Aude. 1, 2 and 3. Written by Dennis Winslow, Robert J. Walsh , Ronn L. Chick. Significant plot points and character motivations that should have been explored (you seriously expect us to believe CLASS DIFFERENCES were what drove them apart, Kechiche? In a film, there needs to be a point. Blue Is the Warmest Colour (French: La Vie d'Adle Chapitres 1 & 2; French pronunciation:[la vi dadl apit ne d]) is a 2013 romance film co-written, co-produced, and directed by Abdellatif Kechiche and starring La Seydoux and Adle Exarchopoulos. Oh I thought there was tremendous joy in the movie, and tremendous tragedy (the tragedy of the inevitable), and suffering of course. 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 thought the actresses did an excellent job of portraying that joy. 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. It might be realistic, but that doesnt mean he shouldnt show what happens. For Kechiche, this technique not only facilitates editing but also adds beauty to the scene that feels more truthful. 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. were either never filmed or left on the cutting-room floor. It was Seydoux, despite being racked by her own doubts - ''Sometimes I'd go: 'I'm so shit; I am such a bad actress''' - who coaxed her through it. Emma's artsy family welcomes Adle, but Adle tells her conservative, working-class parents that Emma is her tutor for philosophy class. We would spend hours talking about women and life; I also took painting and sculpting lessons, and read a lot about art and philosophy. 3. Once I had left the theater, it dawned on me: What scared and affected me most about Blue Is the Warmest Color was its warts-and-all depiction of a human relationship. 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. [67] The film grossed $2,199,787 in the U.S. Many people focused purely on the sex , labeling the film a gratuitous lesbian romp. 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. [71], More than 40 critics named the film as one of the ten best of 2013. In front of others, Adle grows, seeks herself, loses herself, and ultimately finds herself through love and loss. While Emma talks to this young woman, Emma turns and grins sheepishly at Adele, just before Lise greets Adele. 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. It would have been nice if Beatrice came out of left field and swept a happy Adele away in her arms and also Emma perhaps having 2 lovers who know of each other. but it is life. He doesnt follow through with the thing hes set up. Despite the critical praise the movie received in 2013, its release was somewhat overshadowed by controversies over its production. Emma goes to a gushing young fan with a huge smile and long dark hair. Thats not how you make a film. I had taken her for lunch at a brasserie. 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In fact I think it is Adeles love for life that makes her so vulnerable and so sensitive. A better interpretation is, perhaps, this: He gave up, knowing that to go on would take even more energy from him, and possibly drive him, his cast, and his crew up the wall. Sometimes they worked for 18 hours a day, although on other days Kechiche announced they were just going to drink coffee and talk. 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. ''Sometimes she was saying, 'Oh, this is very difficult', and I was saying, 'Think about the film. 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. Youre comments are always welcome on this blog and greatly appreciate by me, especially, and I am sure all the fans that stop by here appreciate it too. The truth is it was extremely hard but that's OK. It follows them through multiple years and through separation. Their duration alone is exceptional, as is their emphasis on the physical struggle, the passionate and uninhibited athleticism of sex, the profound marking of the characters' souls by their sexual relationship. My nether regions swelled up to grapefruit-like proportions and I degenerated into a state of dehydrated delirium, a sweat-bathed figure talking in nonsensical riddles and vomiting for a fortnight at my mum's house. The fact that Kechiche makes us so invested emotionally in these characters means that he should provide a payoff. Whether Lise is her soul mate (I dont think so) or not, for the moment Emma is satisfied with it (satisfied . We live in a time where most of us demand instant gratification. [39] Exarchopoulos later said of the rift: "It was real, but it was not as big as it looks. I was ten and Chelsea hadn't won a trophy in 23 years. Samir also sees this, and tries to comfort her. It is an extraordinary, prolonged popping-candy explosion of pleasure, sadness, anger, lust and hope, and contained within it although only just are the two best performances of the festival, from Adle Exarchopoulos and La Seydoux. Although this comes not from Kechiche himself but from Exarchopoulos, there have been racist jibes on the internet about an Arab persuading young French girls to take off their clothes. [52], The film was screened in more than 131 territories[53] and was commercially released on 9 October 2013 in France by Wild Bunch with a "12" rating. I think that is nuts, to me the fact that she can go from teenage-girl blank to totally ecstatic, or totally devastated within the same story is a marvel. 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. In a blog post, Maroh called the scenes "a brutal and surgical display, exuberant and cold, of so-called lesbian sex, which turned into porn, and made me feel very ill at ease", saying that in the movie theatre, "the hetero-normative laughed because they don't understand it and find the scene ridiculous. Its real. 7.Its love scenes will surprise you. This article originally appeared on VICE UK. Don't miss a beat. 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. Its open to interpretation, but its not in line with the rest of the series and comes across as pretentious. Blue Is the Warmest Color: How Much Sex Is Too Much Sex? [20], One critic has suggested that the film is not a lesbian film, highlighting the exploration of Adle's bisexuality. [73] In France, Cahiers du cinma placed the film third on its 2013 Top Ten chart. [24], Some critics have noted that class difference is an ongoing theme in Kechiche's filmography. I think I would feel less satisfied with an ending that closed the circle on a story. [106] This was also the first film adapted from a graphic novel or a comic to win the Palme d'Or. It took the fourth spot in its first weekend, which was seen as a "notably good showing because of its nearly three-hour length". I much prefer Kechiches ending. Chances are, many will share your perspective point of view! 10 Video Games That Need a Live Action Adaptation. 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. In the movie it shows the progression of two characters who are go through pursuit of love, sex, and career ambition. On one wall is a nude portrait of Adle that Emma painted during their time together. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. 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. "[75] Writing for The Guardian, Peter Bradshaw added that "it is genuinely passionate film-making" and changed his star rating for the film to five out of five stars after previously having awarded it only four. HI!! 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. Their relationship grows tense as they have little in common. Its based in reality and the objectively good elements that the world has to offer in addition to the bad. Almost certainly, but with the added spice of Frenchness. It's entirely concerned with the inner life and outer experiences of a girl. [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. We may as well be on our own, never meet anyone, or do anything we enjoy because we'll only end up being disappointed. 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? This fan appears very enamored of Emma. There was, for example . That an actress who grew up in Paris can be so resonant-expressive to a woman who grew up in Minnesota I find wonderous. "[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. French-Tunisian director Abdellatif Kechiche first wanted to explore the story of a school teacher due to his preoccupations with social class. [88], Manohla Dargis of The New York Times called the film "wildly undisciplined" and overlong, and wrote that it "feels far more about Mr. Kechiche's desires than anything else". We dont know what the future holds for Adele, for Emma and for their relationship; it is frustrating for me . [85][86], Justin Chang, writing for Variety, said that the film contains "the most explosively graphic lesbian sex scenes in recent memory". But when it ended, I was like.. Life is such and Adele got what she deserved ..or not, depending on my mood. 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. How far has Emma progressed through the course of the movie? As their stock of stories gathered momentum, however, Kechiche began to emerge as something of a monster. I left in a flood of tears. These reactions are established in mental Before its release, Blue Is the Warmest Color was hyped intensely. 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. [4] Seven hundred and fifty hours of dailies were shot. If he cared about the character, he would. Kechiche thinks he amassed 250 hours of footage. It was hard to film it and maybe people think I was complaining and being spoiled, but that's not it. but honest and appropriate. 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. Otherwise, its a meandering mess with no meaning whatsoever. Then for a time I really resented the ending, kind of feeling like you RC just let down. Adaptation is always a process of transformation, so it's no surprise that Abdellatif Kechiche's movie version of Blue Is the Warmest Color didn't use Julie Maroh's graphic novel as a storyboard.. Adele mentions that he gets attached to his character and doesnt like to let them go because in the book that its based on, the character Clementine (Adele) dies from a heart condition (symbolizing a broken heart) stemming from her depression from her breakup with Emma. It was powerful and gripping in its honesty and fearlessness. There was tremendous joy, of course, but its only purpose was to contrast with how horribly the film would end. "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. Even in the graphic novel one of Adeles friends help them talk things out. The English-language edition was published by Arsenal Pulp Press in 2013. Cinematographer Sofian El Fani used the Canon EOS C300 camera with Angnieux zoom lenses, and the entire production was undertaken in a digital workflow. Adle attends Emma's art exhibition. 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. Watching Blue Is the Warmest Color , I realized that most of the time we treat each other like shit because we're terrified of relationships. Adele watches this situation from a few feet away. Were working to restore it. Colors are effective communication tools with the power to evoke emotions. The music, 'On lche rien' ('We will never give up! He didn't just shoot on set, either. According to the report, crew members said the production occurred in a "heavy" atmosphere with behaviour close to "moral harassment," which led some to quit. The shoot, supposed to take two months, took five. This isnt just from an ethical perspective. ''Fine! In private, says Kechiche, Seydoux wept with joy. In the years that follow, the two women move in together. So what! ''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. . However, for all his claims about trying to capture life, he doesnt. 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. "[40] In a January 2014 interview, Seydoux clarified: "I'm still very happy with this film. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. [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". After her realization, Adele realizes that she must walk out and turn the corner on her relationship with Emma. It received a standing ovation and ranked highest in critics' polls at the festival. But it's a blue-haired girl she meets on the street who really piques her interest. [55][56][57][58] The film was released on 15 November 2013 in the United Kingdom[59] and on 13 February 2014 in Australia and New Zealand.[60][61][62]. This fan appears very enamored of Emma. theatrically. He also dodges an opportunity to clear the air on the correct interpretation because, again, he doesnt care. I want to pay them tribute. Approximately 800 hours of footage were shot, including extensive B-roll footage, with Kechiche trimming the final cut to 180 minutes. 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. She was hitting me so many times, and [Kechiche] was screaming: 'Hit her! Blue Is the Warmest Colour is likely to be 2013's most powerful film and easily one of the best."[79]. 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. . The strength of this connection radiates off the screen, and the sex scenewhile explicitis necessary to illustrate the passion between the two. [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. As many have pointed out on this site, there is some comfort in knowing that the film created a strong bond and everlasting love between Lea and Adele. [33], In terms of cinematography, the shot/reverse shot scenes in the film were simultaneously shot with two different cameras. Adle and Emma grow closer and kiss at a picnic. Blue is the Warmest Colour is quite extraordinary. But I'm also looking forward to hearing what other women will think about it. 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. [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. (The stars previously said the infamous sequence took . It was also screened in the Special Presentation section of the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2013. We SHOULD know what happens to Emma. He chases after her but goes in the wrong direction, while Adle walks off into the distance. The public feud between the Palme D'Or winners, however, was to have a few more twists. Ironically this is what happens in the comic: Valentin goes to Emma and begs her to see Clementine (the Adele character) again as she is becoming increasingly despondent. I agree with the almost universal that the ending was horrible . I believe he cares a lot of his movie, but not so much for the actresses! perhaps no more). [22][23] The social class division is clear in the two family dinner scenes, with Adle's conservative, working-class family discussing comparatively banal subjects while Emma's more open-minded, middle-class family mainly discusses more existential matters: art, career, life and passion. While The Past further amazed me about Farhadi's recent work, I was let down by the winner of Palme d'Or Blue is the Warmest Color. In the same interview, Exarchopoulos recounted how the director drove them on during a scene of a break-up. But both of them had expected it to be hard. She ordered lemon tart and when I saw the way she ate it I thought, 'It's her! 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. Together, Adle and Emma explore social acceptance, sexuality, and the emotional spectrum of their maturing relationship. Emma comes home late, having spent the evening working with Lise. [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. [38], In September 2013, Seydoux and Exarchopoulos also complained about Kechiche's behaviour during the shooting. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. 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. 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. As a cynic, I never thought I'd find myself writing this, but the main lesson I took from Blue Is the Warmest Color is to seize the day and be unafraid of intimacy. 6.It understands the human condition. As for the pace, I agree that the film is more feeling than exposition. You can't be scared of relationships just because of their potential to cause pain when they end. They can stir feelings of happiness, sadness, excitement, hunger, or relaxation. Live For Today. He was easy prey for pot stirrers. 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. However I was alright with this ending artistically. While Emma talks to this young woman, Emma turns and grins sheepishly at Adele, just before Lise greets Adele. Needless to say, I was pretty frustrated when the movie ended. [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). I respect your opinion, Hong, and I thank you for tolerating mine so far, but I cannot say that this ending is good anymore. 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. 3.It cannily reveals the charms and dangers of loving an artist. The film, directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, a French director of Tunisian origin widely regarded as one of French cinema's small handful of masters, is the story of a great passion between two teenage girls. 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