Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013)

Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013) is an intimate coming-of-age drama about Adèle, a reserved teenager whose life is transformed when she meets Emma, a confident, blue‑haired young woman. Their friendship deepens into a passionate, sometimes tumultuous romance that becomes the central lens through which Adèle discovers her sexuality, asserts her identity, and navigates adulthood. Over years, the film follows their relationship in candid detail—tender beginnings, intense physical and emotional intimacy, moments of radiant connection, creeping jealousy, social friction, and eventual heartbreak. Watching the film is an immersive experience: you’ll be placed close to Adèle’s perspective and emotions, feeling the wonder of first desire, the safety and vulnerability of love, and the confusion and loss that come with growth. The drama unfolds slowly and deliberately, with long, naturalistic scenes and close-up performances that invite empathy and make small gestures and silences feel significant. Expect raw, emotionally charged exchanges and frank depictions of intimacy that make the characters’ bond feel immediate and real. Overall, viewers can anticipate a powerful, affecting portrait of identity, love and self-discovery—one that lingers after the credits with both the warmth of connection and the ache of what is lost. Trigger warning: explicit sexual content and intense emotional scenes.

Actors: Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche

Director: Abdellatif Kechiche

Runtime: 180 min

Genres: Drama, Romance

90 /100 7.7 /10 8.3 /10