About Three Colors: Blue

"Three Colors: Blue" is a 1993 French drama film directed by Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski. The movie is a deep and emotional journey about a woman named Julie who loses her husband and young daughter in a car accident. Overwhelmed by sorrow, she attempts to erase every memory of her former life, but discovers that she can't run away from her past.

Making / Production

"Three Colors: Blue" is the first film in Kieślowski's Three Colors trilogy, which symbolizes the principles of the French Revolution. Kieślowski's regular collaborators, consisting of screenwriter Krzysztof Piesiewicz, composer Zbigniew Preisner and cinematographer Sławomir Idziak, made significant contributions to the production of this profoundly evocative film.

Actors

• Juliette Binoche: She plays the role of Julie, who, after the loss of her family, becomes a withdrawn individual. Binoche played the role with heartrending conviction, delivering a masterclass in subtle and nuanced acting.
• Benoît Régent: As Oliver, Julie's friend and lover, Régent provides a caring and respectful presence that contrasts with Binoche's character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is part of Kieślowski's Three Colors Trilogy, representing "Liberty" in the French national motto: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
• Both this film and its composer, Zbigniew Preisner, were used as a significant plot point in the "Coda" episode of the US television show "Louie."
• Kieślowski said that "Blue" is a film about the feeling of liberty that results from becoming free of the weight of life and how one woman attempts to resist that freedom.

Awards

"Three Colors: Blue" received several awards, including the Golden Lion at the 50th Venice International Film Festival and the César Award for Best Sound, Best Editing, and Best Music. Juliette Binoche's performance was highly praised, earning her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival.

Quotes

• "Now I have only one thing left to do: nothing. I don't want any belongings, any memories. No friends, no love. Those are all traps."
• "Try not to forget me."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Song for the Unification of Europe (Julie's Version)"
• "Van den Budenmayer: Funeral Music (Winds)"
• "Julie - Glimpses of Burial"
• "Reprise - First Appearance"