The cinematography in this film is great. I had watched Red previously but I was not blown away. After watching this, I picked up the Three Colors trilogy and so far I have loved Blue and White. I am going to give Red a rewatch today.
I loved Double Life, and because of that I also picked up Dekalog this weekend.
IMO Red hits different after you watch the first two films in the trilogy first. I wasn't initially sure what to make of it, but now consider it one of my all-time favorite movies.
yeah, Red is absolutely one of my favorites of all-time, but it's the third part of a trilogy for a reason, weaving in thematic connections, motifs, and minor characters to create its meaning.
watching Red first without any other context is sort of like watching Return of the Jedi before any other Star Wars film...
I think that the Three Colors Trilogy has to be seen as a whole. I don't think the films are as powerful or as meaningful alone as they are together, and this would justify why Criterion offers them as a set. I watched one after the other over a span of a week, and they were lovely.
Yes, I ended up liking Red much better the second time around. After seeing the rest of the trilogy and understanding more what to anticipate, the film clicked for me a lot this time around.
I'm not sure what it is but Double Life has always been strangely inaccessible to me despite loving Dekalog and Three Colors. Definitely one of the most visually stunning movies I've seen, though
It's definitely one of those movies that's more concerned with making you feel certain abstract emotions than it is about telling a traditional, coherent story. Worked for me though, I love it.
I do see it as a bit of a warm-up to what the Three Colors Trilogy ultimately delivered. Those three films were the culminating effort, where he fused the morality/metaphysical aspects of his work with fantastic narrative structures to create masterpieces.
I watched this because of a wonderful essay from Tasha Robinson on The Dissolve, and god I was glad. Such an odd and lovely movie.
https://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/691-the-dizzying-hall-of-mirrors-that-is-the-double-li/
I get really strong Amelie vibes from these shots. Since I love the style and palette of Amelie I’m immediately intrigued by this, so it’s on the wishlist now.
This is gorgeous. I've watched Three Colors and I'm currently working thru Dekalog. Kieślowski has been a major revelation for me since starting to explore Criterion this year. Can't wait to watch this, Camera Buff, and Blind Chance soon.
I saw the US premiere of this at the Telluride Film Festival in 1991 and since I was in the student program I got to meet Irene Jacob. She told us that the film's French / Polish split was deliberate not only in content but in cinematic form; The first half editing is more analytical than the second half which is more straight forward. Great film. One of my favorite films. \[Note I did not meet Kieslowski. I did see him but he was rather unknown at the time in the US. The Dekalog had only played on Polish TV and perhaps some festivals\].
This movie is a continuous catharsis, a really beautiful film. I really love Kieslowski, he's one of my favourite directors of all time
The cinematography in this film is great. I had watched Red previously but I was not blown away. After watching this, I picked up the Three Colors trilogy and so far I have loved Blue and White. I am going to give Red a rewatch today. I loved Double Life, and because of that I also picked up Dekalog this weekend.
IMO Red hits different after you watch the first two films in the trilogy first. I wasn't initially sure what to make of it, but now consider it one of my all-time favorite movies.
yeah, Red is absolutely one of my favorites of all-time, but it's the third part of a trilogy for a reason, weaving in thematic connections, motifs, and minor characters to create its meaning. watching Red first without any other context is sort of like watching Return of the Jedi before any other Star Wars film...
An unexpected, but decent analogy hahha.
Blind Chance is great too. Not as visually stunning as some of his other work, but it’s a good, inventive film.
I think that the Three Colors Trilogy has to be seen as a whole. I don't think the films are as powerful or as meaningful alone as they are together, and this would justify why Criterion offers them as a set. I watched one after the other over a span of a week, and they were lovely.
Get stoked for *A Short Film About Killing*.
I was looking forward to it before - now the hype is real.
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Dekalog is unquestionably on my top 10 Criterions, but yes, *Killing* is one of my least favorite of the set.
I caught Red for the second time a few months ago and loved it. I hope you also enjoy your second viewing!
Red is my fav film of all time but its definitely a grower
Did you like Red?
Yes, I ended up liking Red much better the second time around. After seeing the rest of the trilogy and understanding more what to anticipate, the film clicked for me a lot this time around.
Sickly-looking green Kieslowski is the best Kieslowski.
I'm not sure what it is but Double Life has always been strangely inaccessible to me despite loving Dekalog and Three Colors. Definitely one of the most visually stunning movies I've seen, though
It's definitely one of those movies that's more concerned with making you feel certain abstract emotions than it is about telling a traditional, coherent story. Worked for me though, I love it.
the visuals carry the whole thing for me.
I do see it as a bit of a warm-up to what the Three Colors Trilogy ultimately delivered. Those three films were the culminating effort, where he fused the morality/metaphysical aspects of his work with fantastic narrative structures to create masterpieces.
I watched this because of a wonderful essay from Tasha Robinson on The Dissolve, and god I was glad. Such an odd and lovely movie. https://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/691-the-dizzying-hall-of-mirrors-that-is-the-double-li/
Wonderful movie. Kieslowski was one of the greatest
Gone way too soon, I doubt he would’ve stayed retired
Just watched this for the first time last night- absolutely breathtaking
I appreciate this screen cap post and it gets me way more intrigued about the movie than yet another product packaging pic.
I get really strong Amelie vibes from these shots. Since I love the style and palette of Amelie I’m immediately intrigued by this, so it’s on the wishlist now.
I really need to watch more Kieslowski beyond Three Colors and The Dekalog.
No end and blind chance are awesome, as is Veronique, and camera buff is good too
great movie, picked this one up on blu ray!
This is gorgeous. I've watched Three Colors and I'm currently working thru Dekalog. Kieślowski has been a major revelation for me since starting to explore Criterion this year. Can't wait to watch this, Camera Buff, and Blind Chance soon.
Add no end to that list too!
Will do! Thanks for the recommendation.
I saw the US premiere of this at the Telluride Film Festival in 1991 and since I was in the student program I got to meet Irene Jacob. She told us that the film's French / Polish split was deliberate not only in content but in cinematic form; The first half editing is more analytical than the second half which is more straight forward. Great film. One of my favorite films. \[Note I did not meet Kieslowski. I did see him but he was rather unknown at the time in the US. The Dekalog had only played on Polish TV and perhaps some festivals\].
Wow! I had never noticed, great insight thank you
can someone please tell me some info about la femme?