Trois couleurs: Bleu

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 3m 40s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 60/100 (1m 32s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] A brief but intense sex scene with partial nudity.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] A scene with implied sexual activity, no explicit nudity.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (35s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:32:10 - 00:32:45] A character is seen drinking alcohol in a social setting.
Violence: 🟡 50/100 (1m 30s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:05:30 - 00:06:15] A car accident scene with some graphic imagery.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:20:00 - 01:20:45] Emotional distress and self-harm implications.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (3s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:55:12 - 00:55:15] Mild profanity used in a heated conversation.
Year: 1993
Certificate: U
Runtime: 94 min
Genre: Drama, Music, Mystery
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 85
Votes: 89836
Gross: 1,324,974
Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski
Stars: Juliette Binoche, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Julie Delpy, Benoît Régent
Overview: A woman struggles to find a way to live her life after the death of her husband and child.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Trois couleurs: Bleu'?
A: 'Trois couleurs: Bleu' is the first film in Krzysztof Kieślowski's 'Three Colors' trilogy, which explores the themes of liberty. The movie follows Julie (Juliette Binoche), a woman who loses her husband and daughter in a car accident. As she attempts to rebuild her life, she grapples with grief, freedom, and the unexpected connections she forms with people from her past.
Q: Who stars in 'Trois couleurs: Bleu'?
A: The film stars Juliette Binoche as Julie, the protagonist. Other key actors include Zbigniew Zamachowski as Olivier, Julie Delpy as Dominique, and Benoît Régent as the mysterious flute player who becomes significant in Julie's journey.
Q: What themes are explored in 'Trois couleurs: Bleu'?
A: The film delves into themes of grief, liberty, and emotional isolation. Julie's journey symbolizes the struggle to find personal freedom after profound loss, while also examining how human connections can both constrain and liberate us.
Q: Is 'Trois couleurs: Bleu' part of a trilogy?
A: Yes, 'Trois couleurs: Bleu' is the first installment of Krzysztof Kieślowski's 'Three Colors' trilogy, inspired by the French Revolutionary ideals: liberty (Blue), equality (White), and fraternity (Red). Each film stands alone but is thematically linked.
Q: What is the significance of the color blue in the film?
A: The color blue symbolizes liberty, which is the central theme of the film. It appears in various visual elements, including lighting, objects, and Julie's memories, reinforcing her emotional journey toward personal freedom and detachment from her past.