The winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Fest also acknowledged stars Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos, who were awarded the Palme alongside their director, making them the second and third women to win the prestigious honor in the festival’s history.
The movie also started a discussion about the dangers of the “male gaze,” amplified by the fact that the tale unfolds from the prism of a male director.
The explicit sex scenes had audiences squirming with either shock or delight. The heartrending ending is impactful, open to multiple readings.
Ultimately, Blue Is the Warmest Color impresses as a heartfelt coming-of-age and love story about young French women that boasts stellar performances from its leads.
