Secondarily (although it has received the most attention), this is also a loose adaptation of Julie Maroh’s graphic novel Le bleu est une couleur chaude, recounting the relationship, from love at first sight to stormy break-up via uninhibited sex, between straight-identified lycée student Adèle and out, blue-haired artist Emma. The first is a Bildungsroman about a young working-class woman exploring her appetites and identity, carried by a central performance of astounding stamina and honesty by Adèle Exarchopoulos, as Adèle, who is on screen almost constantly, often centrally framed in tight close-ups. Screenplay Abdellatif Kechiche, Ghalya Lacroixįreely inspired by the graphic novel Le bleu est une couleur chaude by Julie MarohĮditing Camille Toubkis, Albertine Lastera, Ghalya Lacroix, Jean-Marie Lengelle, Sophie BrunetĪrt Direction Department Bahijja El Amrani, Michel Gionti, Julia Lemaire, Sylvain Phan, Coline Debee, Marie Charpentier, Zoe GoetgheluckĬostume Department Paloma Garcia Martens, Dorothée Lissac, Lucie Maggiar, Sylvie Letellier, Fetene Ben Nasr, Roxane Guigaįrench theatrical title La Vie d’Adèle Chapitre 1 et 2 Produced by Brahim Chioua, Vincent Maraval, Abdellatif Kechiche Referring to the ‘before’ and ‘after’ of a lesbian relationship in the life of protagonist Adèle, the title could also refer to the two films that have been awkwardly intertwined. The original French title is the more accurate: this is a film of two halves. The film was released, however, to mainly positive reviews from critics.Abdellatif Kechiche’s La Vie d’Adèle, Chapitre 1 & 2 has been retitled Blue Is the Warmest Colour for its international release. For his part, Kechiche thought the negative press "sullied" the film irreparably. The actresses later recanted their stories somewhat. The film's two stars also complained about the director's behavior and said they would not work with him again. After its completion, members of the production crew claimed that director Abdellatif Kechiche treated them badly during production. The film has made more headlines for controversy surrounding its production than for the quality of its story. The film also explores themes of social class and political views, in contrasting the families of the two girls.
The ups and downs of a complicated relationship are shown, depicting a slow maturation in Adele conflicting with her desire for freedom. The film follows Adele, a teenager who finds herself questioning her sexuality when she becomes attracted to a woman she sees in the street. The film was released, however, to mainly positive reviews from critics.īlue Is the Warmest Color is a coming of age film about young love, growth, and freedom. Blue Is the Warmest Color is a coming of age film about young love, growth, and freedom.