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Blue Is the Warmest Color streaming

Original title: La Vie d'Adèle - Chapitres 1 et 2
2013 Movie Belgium, France, Spain Drama, Romance 180 min Ages 16+
By: Abdellatif Kechiche With: Catherine Salée, Aurélien Recoing, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Benjamin Siksou, Salim Kechiouche

Adèle is a high school student who is beginning to explore herself as a woman. She dates men but finds no satisfaction with them sexually, and is rejected by a female friend who she does desire. She dreams of something more. She meets Emma who is a free spirited girl whom Adèle's friends reject due to her sexuality, and by association most begin to reject Adèle. Her relationship with Emma grows into more than just friends as she is the only person with whom she can express herself openly. Together, Adèle and Emma explore social acceptance, sexuality, and the emotional spectrum of their maturing relationship.

Filmium rating
77%

Festival Achievements

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2013
Selections:
Special Screenings

Mood

Emotional
Intense
Intimate
Introspective
Melancholic
Passionate
Reflective
Romantic

Cast & Crew

Abdellatif Kechiche
Jul Maroh
Ghalya Lacroix
Catherine Salée
Léa Seydoux
Aurélien Recoing
Adèle Exarchopoulos
Benjamin Siksou
Salim Kechiouche
Mona Walravens

Adaptation

Faithful Adaptation
Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel Adaptation
Visual Storytelling

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Close-Up
Close-Ups
Immersive
Long Takes
Natural Lighting
Shot/Reverse Shot

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Introspective
Linear

Pace

Deliberate
Intense
Long Scenes
Measured
Slow-Burn
Slow-Paced

Runtime

180 Minutes
Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Contemporary Music
Political Songs
Thematic Music

Style

Adaptation
Character-Driven
Cinematic
Intimate
Naturalistic
Raw
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S
Modern

Central Conflict

Love And Desire
Relationship Breakup
Relationship Tension
Romantic Feelings
Romantic Tension
Self-Discovery
Sexual Identity
Social Expectations

Characters

Adèle
Art Student
Beatrice
Emma
Joachim
Lesbian Protagonist
Lise
Samir

Ending

Bittersweet
Emotional
Emotional Farewell
Open-Ended
Relationship Breakup

Historical Context

2010S
2010S France
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Breakup
Breakup And Reunion
Falling In Love
First Attraction
First Love
First Sexual Experience
Relationship Challenges
Relationship Growth
Relationship Rupture
Reunion
Sexual Awakening

Plot

Art And Passion
Coming Of Age
Coming-Of-Age
Identity Exploration
Lesbian Romance
Romantic Conflict
Romantic Relationship
School Setting
Self-Discovery
Sexual Identity
Social Class
Social Class Divide

Setting

Art School
Artistic
Contemporary France
High School
Paris
School
Social Environments
Urban
Urban Environment
Urban France

Shooting Location

France
Linked
Liévin
Roubaix
Small

Theme

Art And Passion
Freedom
Identity
Love
Love And Desire
Love And Freedom
Love And Heartbreak
Self-Discovery
Sexual Identity
Social Class

Genre

Coming Of Age
Coming-Of-Age
Drama
Lgbt Film
Lgbtq+
Romance
Romantic Drama

Audiences

Adults
Art Lovers
Lgbt Community
Lgbtq+
Lgbtq+ Audience
Teenagers
Young Adults

Titles

Blue Is The Warmest Colour
The Life Of Adele
The Life Of Adèle

Awards

César Award
Fipresci Prize
Golden Palm
Palme D'Or

Box Office Success

$19.5 Million Worldwide
Critical And Commercial Success

Critical Reception

89% Rotten Tomatoes
Powerful Acting
Top Films Of 2013
Universal Acclaim

Festivals

Cannes
Telluride
Toronto

Ratings

8.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes
90 Metacritic
High Critical Scores

Reception

Award-Winning
Awards
Cannes Film Festival
Controversial
Critical Acclaim
Festival Success
Golden Palm
Palme D'Or

Production Countries

France

Release Year

2013
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