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1. BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR
ACT 1 – SET UP
The trailer begins with the audience rating which serves the purpose of alerting the
audience on the appropriate audiences for the film.
‘Sundance Selects’ is an independent American film production and distribution
company in New York, which adds artistic credibility to the film. It is known for
social-realism films such as ‘Fish Tank’ and foreign films such as ‘L’avenir’.
We are introduced to the two main characters through tracking close up shots that
detail the instant connection between the two girls.
The ‘Cannes Film Festival’ logo gives the film further artistic credibility as a
winner at the renowned film festival. This logo is followed by the logo of several
other international film festivals, such as the ‘Toronto Film Festival’, showcasing
the films international acclaim. This would draw a niche audience of independent
thinkers and artists.
The use of quick paced editing highlights the normal routine of the protagonist
Adele, as through wide shots we see Adele at school, walking around her town,
and being with her friends. However, her blank, vacant stare suggests she is merely
coasting through life. This adhere to the social-realism genre as commonly; the
protagonist is a boat looking for a harbour.
The use of cross-cutting emphasizes the interjection of Emma, her new friend, into
her life as it destroys the normalcy of the narrative.
The caption card which features the words of the renowned director Steven
Spielberg is intended to entice the audience to watch the film, opening the film
beyond its niche audience.
ACT 2 - CONFLICT
The close up shot of Adele and Emma highlights the romantic connection between
the couple through their kiss.

2. An LGBTQ film fits the social-realism genre as it is a controversial topic that relates
to millions of people. As such, a film such as this could help someone struggling
with their sexuality.
The non-diegetic music carries a whimsical tone, connoting the innocence of
young, brewing love.
The use of the cross-cutting showcases the development of their romantic
relationships; the mid shot of the couple in bed signifies Adele’s sexual
awakening, and the use of cut out shots of hands and kissing emphasise the
romantic bond between the two.
The conflict is introduced by the close-up shots of Adele and a man, showing us
the conflict of the film; infidelity. Her tear-filled eyes suggest she is repressing her
homosexuality.
ACT 3 – RESOULTION
The whimsical music juxtaposes with the harsh slap, and we bear witness to
Emma’s anger as she learns of Adele’s affair, shown to use through an over the
shoulder shot which illustrates perfectly Emma’s tense shoulders and sheer fury at
the betrayal.
The use of fast paced editing creates a montage that shows close up shots of the
intimate moments of the couple, and also of their years apart.
The final moments we see are extreme close up shots of Emma and Blue’s face.
The last caption card states ‘A film by Abdellatif Kechiche’, a Tunisian-French
director who won the Palme d’or at the Cannes Film Festival for this very film,
again drawing on the film’s acclaim.