Three Colors: Red (1994)
A model in Geneva bonds with a mysterious judge involved in illegal activities; perfect for fans of introspective dramas.
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance
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Three Colors: Red(1994)
Overview
Part-time model Valentine unexpectedly befriends a retired judge after she runs over his dog. At first, the grumpy man shows no concern about the dog, and Valentine decides to keep it. But the two form a bond when she returns to his house and catches him listening to his neighbors’ phone calls.
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Irène Jacob
Valentine

Jean-Louis Trintignant
The Judge

Frédérique Feder
Karin

Jean-Pierre Lorit
Auguste

Samuel Le Bihan
Photographer

Marion Stalens
Veterinarian

Teco Celio
Bartender

Bernard Escalon
Record Dealer

Jean Schlegel
Neighbor

Elżbieta Jasińska
Woman

Jean-Marie Daunas
Theater Keeper

Roland Carey
Dealer

Brigitte Raul

Nader Farman

Cécile Tanner

Anne Theurillat

Neige Dolsky

Juliette Binoche
Julie

Julie Delpy
Dominique

Benoît Régent
Olivier
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This was the final movie in a fantastic trilogy by Polish Director Krzysztof Kieślowski (the others are Three Colors: Blue and Three Colors: White). I look forward to checking out his other work. While I can'#39;t relate much to the meaning behind much of his work (I am still reading up on the history of France and the colors on their flag) I loved the overall feel of this film and the way that the story unfolds. At different points it reminded me of The Conversation (one of the best films that seems largely forgotten about when we talk about all-time great films). While many have said that Jacob can'#39;t hold a candle to Binoche I think that is a bit unfair as Binoche had a lot more to work with in the first film. And then.... there'#39;s the ending. I didn'#39;t love it and - I hate to criticize the director - it seems to have cheapened the rest of the film and potentially the trilogy. The odd thing about that is that as things turned right before that I thought the film had really ascended to an amazing level.
Awesome!!! This movie is the third installment of the trilogy and it was wonderful although not as good as it'#39;s predecessors it tells its own story and wraps up everything quite nicely. I love the magic and connections between these 3 films: Blue, White and Red.
A perfect way to round out a wonderful trilogy of films, only very loosely connected but with tones that feel like they flow effortlessly into one another. After the more intensely dramatic "Blue" and comedic "White", we finish with the quietly absorbing and sweet "Red", a tale about two very different people gradually becoming friends after a chance car accident. It's one of those films that doesn't necessarily have a specific aspect one can point to that makes the film outstanding, but the more one watches the film the more they find themselves drawn into the lives of these characters, in a way not unlike the eavesdropping of the judge in the film. It's a film of quiet surprises and lovely small moments.
The best of the trilogy. Exceptional Irene Jacob.
Three Colors (Trois Couleurs) trilogy by Kieslowski Blue - Part 1 White - Part 2 Red - Part 3
Tangeling coincidents, amaizing atmosphere , totally recommended
Three Colours trilogy (French: Trois couleurs, Polish: Trzy kolory) Trois Couleurs Bleu (1993) Three Colours Blue https://trakt.tv/movies/three-colors-blue-1993 Trois Couleurs Blanc (1994) Three Colours White https://trakt.tv/movies/three-colors-white-1994 Trois Couleurs Rouge (1994) Three Colors Red https://trakt.tv/movies/three-colors-red-1994
Third one and the boring one...
I watched this movie as part of a weekly movie study class I'#39;m involved with during The Great Pandemic of 2020. I'#39;ll say that while this movie was diverting, I couldn'#39;t get past the exhausted gender roles trope at play here. Don'#39;t know what I mean? Click the spoiler. [spoiler]The retired judge is engaged in bad behavior which he acknowledges that he needs to stop doing. But does he? Not until there'#39;s a vagina-bearing person who points it out. '#34;Men need women to reform them,'#34; is a bunk idea that should have died in the 1950s.[/spoiler] The fact that the entire plot is wedded to this ruined the movie for me.
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Three colors red is an amazing closure for a trilogy where each film couldnt be more similar to each other yet still show such different aspects by going all in and showing us their unique stories. Liberty, Equality and Fraternity are the cornerstones of these three movies and the cinematography breathes those words in every scene, not only by being drenched in blue, red and partly even white/bright filters making each of the movies distinct and easily recognizable from one another, but also by using these words and colors to further amplify the meaning of them and their connection to the protagonists of the films. Julie in Blue lost her whole family and later found out that her husband hurt her for worse even after his death, but found a liberating peacefulness in acceptance and forgiveness when finding out about the double life her husband lived. Karol in White gets to learn how even with a lot of money at the end of the day all humans are equal and the only thing that drives and amplifies the impact humans have on eachother are the interpersonal relationships and connections that form with people that care for you as you care for them. And Valentine as ironic as it is has experiences the biggest fraternity when connecting with a retired judge, almost double her age that has a hobby in stalking other peoples phoneslines and not with her family or date. Each of these movies shines in their own unique way and the trilogy culminates in a satisfying ending in red that ties all of the protagonists together, leading their actions to a rewarding conclusion and making the unpredictable cinematic butterfly effect in this trilogy one of the best of its kind.
**A very good ending to Kieslowski's trilogy.** This is the last film in Krzysztof Kieslowski's “trilogy of colors”, and focuses on the unusual friendship between a young and beautiful catwalk model and an elderly retired judge who entertains himself by listening, illegally and without no one knows, the telephone conversations of the neighbors. Why? Out of sheer cynicism. He is a man alone, bitter and unhappy. What follows is a trip in which both characters will go through very similar situations. The film continues to have notable points in terms of cinematography, sets and costumes. As in the previous films, the title color is present in all scenes and is persistently part of the sets and props. Despite being elegant, the music is intense, almost a prop for the scene, and contributes to the overall harmony of the work. As in the previous films, the duo of central actors is responsible for an interpretive tour de force, which is absorbing and impressive: Irene Jacob is an excellent actress, but it turns out to be Jean-Louis Trintignant who stands out the most. The script is quite interesting, for the way it explores the cynicism of the judge's character, and for the way it addresses interpersonal relationships, the honesty and sincerity of love and relationships, the application of the law and the moral and philosophical consequences of judgments. humans. There are some details that are a little unbelievable, like how the judge's character evolves from someone resentful and intractable to a more human person in a short period of time. However, it is a film that is really worth it.

Aspiring model "Valentine" (Irène Jacob) is driving home one evening when she runs over a dog. Luckily, it's not seriously injured and after a trip to the vet she repatriates it with the "Judge" (Jean-Louis Trintignant). A quick look around his home though and she realises that he is a snoop! He listens into all the private conversations of his neighbours, records their chats and their peccadillos - all of which is, of course, illegal. Caught between her disgust at his behaviour and her gradually developing affection for the man (and the dog) she finds herself in a bit of a catch-22 scenario. How will that play out when someone reports him to the gendarmerie and his own court appearance looms? Their's is not the only relationship we see here, and using "Valentine" as a conduit, we are exposed to a couple of other people whose issues with loyalty, trust - and fidelity - are there for us to observe and to challenge. Of the three of these entertaining Kieslowski films, I probably preferred "White" - but this is a close run thing. This is quickly paced with humour and pith in the writing and featuring a strong and amiable performance from an on-form Jacob. I did not love the conclusion - even if it did serve to pull the threads together with the previous two films, but if you can see all together in one (marathon) go then I think you cannot fail but to be entertained in a thought-provoking fashion by these stand-alone but interconnected themes of humanity and personality.
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