Three Colors: Blue (1993)
Starring Juliette Binoche, Benoît Régent, Florence Pernel, Charlotte Véry, Hélène Vincent, Philippe Volter, Claude Duneton, Hugues Quester, Emmanuelle Riva, Julie Delpy, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Julie Gayet
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Julie is haunted by her grief after living through a tragic auto wreck that claimed the life of her composer husband and young daughter. Her initial reaction is to withdraw from her relationships, lock herself in her apartment and suppress her pain. But avoiding human interactions on the bustling streets of Paris proves impossible, and she eventually meets up with Olivier, an old friend who harbors a secret love for her, and who could draw her back to reality.
My review · Reviewed 09/22/2018
While Binoche is excellent (as she always is) in a very understate role I believe the real magic in this film is the way that the story is told. The director gives you just a little bit at a time and unravels the story in a very measured way. I can't wait to see the rest of the trilogy (edit: White and Blue).