Director
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Screenwriter
Krzysztof Piesiewicz, Krzysztof Kieślowski
Cast
Juliette Binoche, Benoît Régent, Florence Pernel, Charlotte Vêry, Hélène Vincent, Philippe Volter, Claude Duneton, Emmanuelle Riva
Synopsis
Three Colors: Blue is the first part of Kieslowski's trilogy on France's national motto: Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. Blue is the story of Julie who loses her husband, an acclaimed European composer and her young daughter in a car accident. The film's theme of liberty is manifested in Julie's attempt to start life anew free of personal commitments, belongings grief and love. She intends to spiritually commit suicide by withdrawing from the world and live completely independently, anonymously and in solitude in the Parisian metropolis. Despite her intentions, people from her former and present life intrude with their own needs. However, the reality created by the people who need and care about her, a surprising discovery and the music around which the film revolves heals Julie and irresistibly draws her back to the land of the living.
Awards
1993: Golden Lion in Venice. Award Best Actress
1993: Golden Globes: 3 nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film
1993: César Awards: 3 Awards. 9 nominations including Best Film
1994: European Film Awards: Best Film
1993: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Music Score. 2 Nominations
1993: Goya Awards: Best European Film
(Film Affinity)