“The rehabilitation of a human spirit after a painful tragedy is given a stunning, aesthetic dimension.” - Desson Thomson, Washington Post
“Even in such a visually sumptuous work, Kieslowski is brave enough to tell us - through blackouts, blurred focus and commanding stillness - not to look, but simply to listen.” - Jonathan Kiefer, Salon.com
Inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution, Warsaw-born master Krzysztof Kieslowski designed his critically acclaimed THREE COLORS trilogy as an exploration of liberty, equality, and fraternity. In BLUE, Julie (a riveting Juliette Binoche) is devastated after her husband and daughter are killed in a car accident. Overwhelmed with grief, she attempts to sever all ties with her life and the people who knew her before the accident, but finds that, either by her own hand or through coincidence, her past continues to connect with her present. A meditative study of personal freedom, BLUE is a hypnotic and exceptional cinematic experience.
Related Events: THREE COLORS: WHITE and THREE COLORS: RED
Awards & Nominations
Nominee - Best Film, César Awards, Most Promising Actress (Florence Pernel), Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Music, Best Cinematography
Winner - Best Actress (Juliette Binoche), Best Editing, Best Sound
Chicago European Union Film Festival Spotlight: Poland | It is our pleasure, with the generous support of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago, to present two weeks of the best new and classic films from Poland and Polish filmmakers. Join us March 7–20, as we present 20 films, including 13 new titles—and 12 Chicago premieres—alongside classics from filmmakers including Krzysztof Kieślowski, Agnieszka Holland, and Andrzej Wajda. Meet filmmakers visiting us from Poland, and enjoy taste from the country through special events and at concessions.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu