We are accustomed to getting what we want, how we want it and when we want it. 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. Under license from Universal Music Vision. 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We get our hearts shattered, fair or not, and we often live life wondering if our faults that let to our endless pain, is just that, reality. [19], The issue of perspective was also addressed in a Film Comment review by Kristin M. Jones, who wrote, "Emma's supposedly sophisticated friends make eager remarks about art and female sexuality that seem to mirror the director's problematic approach toward the representation of women". 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. La Vie d'Adle Chapitres 1 & 2 was released on Blu-ray Disc and DVD in France by Wild Side on 26 February 2014, and in North America, as Blue is the Warmest Color, through The Criterion Collection on 25 February 2014. Please try again later. [71], More than 40 critics named the film as one of the ten best of 2013. I was ten and Chelsea hadn't won a trophy in 23 years. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. So overwhelmed were the members of the Cannes jury that they decided to give the Palme D'Or not only to the director, but, in an unprecedented move, to the two actresses, Lea Seydoux and Adele Exarchopoulos, as well. [45][46] The colour blue is used extensively throughout the filmfrom the lighting in the gay club Adle visits to the dress she wears in the last scene and most notably in Emma's hair and eyes. She tells Adle that she no longer loves her, but that their relationship was special and she will always have "infinite tenderness" for her. We do a runner as soon as emotion rears its head, because that's not why we're herewe're here for a good time. He told French magazine Tlrama, "I think this film should not go out; it was too sullied", referring to the reports about his on-set behaviour. Frustration doesnt mean that for me as well, it just means that it got to me, and Kechiche was very successful into getting under everyones skin. 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Together, Adle and Emma explore social acceptance, sexuality, and the emotional spectrum of their maturing relationship. Yesterday, I was lucky to see two movies that were in contention for Palme d'Or in a local festival as special screenings. It cannily reveals the charms and dangers of loving an artist. They can stir feelings of happiness, sadness, excitement, hunger, or relaxation. 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.. Was Adele more of an professional assistant to Emma at the end, than a lover? 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. I dont think Kechiche understands his own film, TBH. [39] Exarchopoulos later said of the rift: "It was real, but it was not as big as it looks. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. She ordered lemon tart and when I saw the way she ate it I thought, 'It's her! [24], Some critics have noted that class difference is an ongoing theme in Kechiche's filmography. 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. Don't miss a beat. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. The French director of the acclaimed dramas "Black Venus" and "The . 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. But it's a blue-haired girl she meets on the street who really piques her interest. [3][87], In The Australian, David Stratton wrote, "If the film were just a series of sex scenes it would, of course, be problematic, but it's much, much more than that. Emma goes to a gushing young fan with a huge smile and long dark hair. Many people focused purely on the sex , labeling the film a gratuitous lesbian romp. Gay or straight, if we lose someone and want them back, we will do whatever we canwe will forfeit our dignity, if that's what it takes. While Emma talks to this young woman, Emma turns and grins sheepishly at Adele, just before Lise greets Adele. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "[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. On one wall is a nude portrait of Adle that Emma painted during their time together. [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. Emma acknowledges Adle but is focused on Lise and the other guests. I just said it was hard. "[41], In September 2013, Kechiche said the film should not be released. 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. But some academics have questioned the film's treatment of lesbian sexuality, given that it was directed by a heterosexual man. Emma's artsy family welcomes Adle, but Adle tells her conservative, working-class parents that Emma is her tutor for philosophy class. Exquisitely. "[50], Blue Is the Warmest Colour had its world premiere at the 66th Cannes Film Festival on 23 May 2013. (LogOut/ 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. The distributor was struggling to reverse this situation. 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. 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. 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? It received a standing ovation and ranked highest in critics' polls at the festival. another journey.perhaps this one will be less fierce, less passionate, but, perhaps she will be happier.. The ending isnt great if you are looking for a definite ending for Adele. Feel free to let me know if I am. The film follows Adle (Exarchopoulos), a French teenager who discovers desire and freedom as an aspiring painter, Emma (Seydoux), enters her life. 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. He's a very honest director and I love his cinema. [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". With breakout performances the film follows the emotional love affair between two young women. '"[27][30][31], La Seydoux was cast as Emma ten months before principal photography began. Needless to say, I was pretty frustrated when the movie ended. I have some questions about an incident in the final gallery scene that I have not seen addressed anywhere else. I much prefer Kechiches ending. This post will be a little long, and a little in-depth, but Id really like to explain why. It makes no sense from a storytelling perspective and means his primary goal is to emotionally mess up his audience rather than make a film with intelligence and thought. theatrically. He added, "What was decisive during our meeting was her take on society: She's very much tuned in to the world around her. Imo, Adele is too abstract and stubborn to find her way alone. In Sight & Sound, film scholar Sophie Mayer suggests that in Blue is the Warmest Colour, "Like homophobia, the lesbian here melts away. [100] In December 2013, it received the Louis Delluc Prize for best French film. For him, Adele isnt an character that he cares about. Shes a conduit for sympathy from the audience. 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. It ended up pissing it down with rainEric Cantona scored twice and Chelsea lost 4-0. 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!!! Otherwise, its a meandering mess with no meaning whatsoever. 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. Not according to him. I wrote that I was pretty frustrated, but I thought it was realistic, and that is in the sense that its reality. 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. [96] The depiction of scissoring was also debated. A still from Blue is the Warmest Colour.Credit:Transmission Films. Jul Maroh, Ivanka Hahnenberger (Translator) Blue is the Warmest Color is a graphic novel about growing up, falling in love, and coming out. I respect your opinion, Hong, and I thank you for tolerating mine so far, but I cannot say that this ending is good anymore. 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. 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! Performed by Jonathan Dix and Beck Goldsmith. The fact that he omitted so much exposition means that theres no motivation for the characters to have the obviously-intense feelings they have. ''I want to pay them tribute.''. A bubble of hot air forecast to arrive early . Kechiche thinks he amassed 250 hours of footage. I have heard some people criticize Adele Ex as being expressionless as an actress. I felt a rejection of me; I live like a curse''. (LogOut/ Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The truth is it was extremely hard but that's OK. Emma can handle more then one, lol! Blue Is the Warmest Color 2013 Movie Explained In Hindi | Full Movie Ending Explained in Hindi#adult#movies_____. ), 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. The look on her face the first two times she sees blue Emma are so expressive that I can know (almost) exactly how she feels. Blue is the Warmest Colour is quite extraordinary. 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??? Someone comes up to Emma and says what a pick up artist! Adele watches this situation from a few feet away. In the movie it shows the progression of two characters who are go through pursuit of love, sex, and career ambition. 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. Further themes are explored in Maroh's novel, such as addiction to prescription pills. In private, says Kechiche, Seydoux wept with joy. [42][43], The camerawork and many of Kechiche's directorial decisions give the film a true-to-life feel, which has led audiences to read meaning into it that they derive from their personal experiences. The public feud between the Palme D'Or winners, however, was to have a few more twists. Published by First Digital Music (BMI) Courtesy of Universal Publishing Production Music. [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]. Stars' complaints about their filmmaking experience, and directors' wounded pleas to remove the film from distribution in response to vitriolic critiques, should be disregarded. Emma and Adle kiss, but Emma withdraws, although she admits she does not feel sexually fulfilled. 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. I am not strong like Emma, though I wish to be, or not. Kechiche appeals to the natural rhythms of a film to justify his editing choices, but I have no idea what that means. Adle's pain is heart breaking to witness because it is born from the joy she felt when things were going well. Adle becomes an elementary school teacher, while Emma tries to advance her painting career by throwing frequent house parties. At the same time, Julie Maroh, the author of the graphic novel on which the film was based, publicly criticised the film's ground-breaking sex scenes, describing them as ''ridiculous'' and questioning whether there had been any real, live lesbians on Kechiche's set. Blue Is the Warmest Color: How Much Sex Is Too MuchSex? ''How indecent to talk about pain when doing one of the best jobs in the world!'' We SHOULD know what happens to Adele. On a related note, the fact that he dedicated this hopeless, nihilistic film to the youth of Tunisia is especially galling. (The stars previously said the infamous sequence took . 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. The thrilled threesome were pictured on the red carpet kissing and hugging. Is this the point when Adele fully realizes that she was not meant to be a permanent part in the life of Emma? We SHOULD know what happens to Valentin. I left in a flood of tears. In May, Abdellatif Kechiche and the cast of "Blue is the Warmest Color" looked like they were on top of the world. There should be a solution. While Emma talks to this young woman, Emma turns and grins sheepishly at Adele, just before Lise greets Adele. There is a scene in the restaurant where two meet again, after years of separation, the tears that dwell on their eyes shows precisely how much they love each other, yet there is no way they will be together again. 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. 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. Then I remembered that this was a film, too. You can't be scared of relationships just because of their potential to cause pain when they end. 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. Why dedicate a hopeless film to people who need hope? Nothing Maroh said could douse the critics' rapture, however. 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? "[101], The film won the Palme d'Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Lesbian sexuality is one of the film's primary themes, as the narrative deals with Adle's exploration of her identity in this context. Similarly, I see the ending of BLUE as quite bad. It was also screened in the Special Presentation section of the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2013. [14] Many critics declared it one of the best films of 2013.[15][16][17]. [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. They later have sex and begin a passionate relationship. In the meantime, thanks for allowing me a soapbox for my rants, Hong. "[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. Finally, I recall when I had mumps in my early 20s. Long response ahead, lol And thanks for replying. Kechiche responded with fury of his own. 3.It cannily reveals the charms and dangers of loving an artist. Individual scenes were done dozens of times. seriously?) 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. 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. Perhaps Im making too much of this event. ''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. The novel tells a love story between two young women in France at the end of the 1990s.. Abdellatif Kechiche directed a film adaptation in 2013 . The way he treats us? Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. Not plot. If he cared about the character, he would. The website responded by suggesting he could be seen as paranoid. [69], On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 204 critics have given the film a positive review, with an average rating of 8.20/10. 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. 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. [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. "[44], Blue Is the Warmest Colour is also filled with visual symbolism. ), is probably going to be around the corner. Samir also sees this, and tries to comfort her. BLUE IS. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. And I disagree about the pacing. '), by the Algerian-born Kaddour Haddadi, is the official song of the French Communist Party. We dont know what the future holds for Adele, for Emma and for their relationship; it is frustrating for me . This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. 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!! 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. 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. It wasn't the graphic sex scenes that made me uncomfortable, but how it forced me to confront my fear of heartbreak. Part of what makes Blue so gripping is the nature of its mixed marriage between artist and non-artist (and working class versus privileged elite). ), ya, OK and maybe a wee bit of Rum as well,. I'm not saying that negatively. We SHOULD know what happens to Emma. Blue is the Warmest Color triumphantly revealed love in the extremes, both in its beauty and in its monstrosity. It follows them through multiple years and through separation. Chances are, many will share your perspective point of view! This is simply my personal stance. Her relationship with Emma grows into more than just friends as she is the only person with whom she can express herself openly. In part, he said, he wanted to recapture for himself that age ''when we build each other, we are building our own personality and the way we are going to be as adults''. To me, she said: ''I don't know whether it has really changed me, but it's made me develop and grow. Not the resolution of suffering as in the graphic novel, just suffering. I had taken her for lunch at a brasserie. were either never filmed or left on the cutting-room floor. THE WARMEST COLOUR (LA VIE DADELE CHAPITRES 1 ET 2) France 2h59 - 2,35 INTERNATIONAL SALES WILD BUNCH Carole BARATON - cbaraton@wildbunch.eu Gary FARKAS - gfarkas@wildbunch.eu Vincent MARAVAL - ndevide@wildbunch.eu Silvia SIMONUTTI - ssimonutti@wildbunch.eu www.wildbunch.biz Phil SYMES : + 33 (0)6 09 65 58 08 Ronaldo MOURAO : + 33 (0)6 09 56 54 48 festival@theprcontact.com . In The Yale Review, Charles Taylor wrote: "Instead of fencing its young lovers within a petting zoo Kechiche removes the barriers that separate us from them. Thats not how you make a film. I think I would feel less satisfied with an ending that closed the circle on a story. If you have time to browse through all the Tumblr postings, many are very frustrated but they dont dislike it. . Sometimes you could spend like five hours on a scene. 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. Blue is the Warmest Colour opens on Thursday. 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. Emma spends more time at the party with Lise. But both of them had expected it to be hard. She possesses a real social awareness, she has a real engagement with the world, very similar to my own. he said. And its THREE HOURS of suffering. Blue Is the Warmest Color: How Much Sex Is Too Much Sex? Written by Jonathan Dix and Beck Goldsmith. [6], Production began in March 2012 and lasted five months. 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. In fact I think it is Adeles love for life that makes her so vulnerable and so sensitive. She dates men but finds no satisfaction with them sexually, and is rejected by a female friend who she does desire. . For Kechiche, this technique not only facilitates editing but also adds beauty to the scene that feels more truthful. She then went on to say how normal it felt, even when a model-maker came to make moulds for the silicone shields they wore over their genitals. We want to ignore our own problems and avoid having our vibes killed by hearing about anybody else's. These reactions are established in mental [89][90], Conversely, Richard Brody wrote in The New Yorker: "The problem with Kechiche's scenes is that they're too goodtoo unusual, too challenging, too originalto be assimilated to the familiar moviegoing experience. [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". The idea that two people who love each other that much can put each other through such pain really got to me. I believe he cares a lot of his movie, but not so much for the actresses! . I don't mind that it was hard. 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. One thing I appreciate about it after several viewings is those kettle drums that accompany Adeles retreating form. The gay and queer people laughed because it's not convincing, and found it ridiculous. The art on screen will speak for itself. 6.It understands the human condition. I guess what Im trying to say, however badly, is that the films entire theme is a neurotic obsession with suffering. ''On one side are obsessive perfectionists, on the other self-involved exhibitionists, or so the theory goes.'' Seydoux, the elder of the two actresses at 28, was quoted at Telluride Festival as saying, to website The Daily Beast, that working on the film was ''horrible'' and that she had felt ''like a prostitute''. If we were to use this logic, what's the point in enjoying anything? Abdellatif records a lot of takes, so that you can let go.''. Emma and Adle become friends. Emma agrees to see Clem at the beach and as they make love Clem has a heart attack (the beginning of the comic reveals Clem died, so my revealing she died is not a spoiler). The good stuff doesn't last. I felt like a prostitute. Id have to say that I disagree with your assessment. Then for a time I really resented the ending, kind of feeling like you RC just let down. I remembered cowardly trying to justify past actions while exes criedor, in some cases, threw things at me. Written by Dennis Winslow, Robert J. Walsh , Ronn L. Chick. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. But I'm also looking forward to hearing what other women will think about it. [13] Exarchopoulos and Seydoux also received the Palme as a special prize. I like to be tested. Starring: La Seydoux,Adle Exarchopoulos,Salim Kechiouche Watch all you want. The stories about him, he told French magazine Telerama, had left him feeling ''humiliated, disgraced. Show More Super. [37] Technicians accused Kechiche of harassment, unpaid overtime, and violations of labor laws. While sitting in the movie theater for 3 hrs, I was wondering, WHEN WILL THIS END?? 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. At the point in their lives, the relationship has gone as far as it has. In a film, there needs to be a point. 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