Completely different in tone from Blue and with only a couple visual cues to let you know that they happen in the same universe. What’s supposed to tie these three films together is thematics. The blue, white and red of the French flag symbolize liberty, equality, and fraternity. You wouldn’t really get that from watching the films though. The ways in which Kieslowski explores these themes are in no way obvious or expected. But if you are privy to that knowledge, and you keep it in mind while watching, these films open themselves up and reveal layer upon layer of added interest and intrigue. I didn’t like this as much as the deeply affecting Blue, but it works well as one of those guy gets down on his luck and then makes a comeback movies. Except it’s way more smart, subversive, and interesting than any of those that might be put out by Hollywood. Even all the ones starring James Belushi from the 90s.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Short Round: Trois couleurs: Blanc (1994) ****/*****
Completely different in tone from Blue and with only a couple visual cues to let you know that they happen in the same universe. What’s supposed to tie these three films together is thematics. The blue, white and red of the French flag symbolize liberty, equality, and fraternity. You wouldn’t really get that from watching the films though. The ways in which Kieslowski explores these themes are in no way obvious or expected. But if you are privy to that knowledge, and you keep it in mind while watching, these films open themselves up and reveal layer upon layer of added interest and intrigue. I didn’t like this as much as the deeply affecting Blue, but it works well as one of those guy gets down on his luck and then makes a comeback movies. Except it’s way more smart, subversive, and interesting than any of those that might be put out by Hollywood. Even all the ones starring James Belushi from the 90s.
