---
title: "Three Colors: Blue"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/three-colors-blue-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 108
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Three Colors: Blue (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/three-colors-blue-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Three Colors: Blue is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by mk2 Films, CED Productions, France 3 Cinéma. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grieving widow confronts freedom after a tragic accident."

### Why Watch
- Compelling drama about loss and identity
- Thoughtful exploration of freedom and connection

### Caveats & Content Note
- Slow pacing may challenge some viewers
- Heavy emotional themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with tragedy and emotional intensity, making it best suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: melancholy, introspective, dramatic, poignant

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/three-colors-blue-1993#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Krzysztof Kieślowski
- **Networks / Studios**: mk2 Films, CED Productions, France 3 Cinéma

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Juliette Binoche** as *Julie*
- **Benoît Régent** as *Olivier*
- **Florence Pernel** as *Sandrine*
- **Charlotte Véry** as *Lucille*
- **Hélène Vincent** as *Journalist*
- **Philippe Volter** as *Real Estate Agent*
- **Claude Duneton** as *Doctor*
- **Hugues Quester** as *Patrice (Julie's Husband)*
- **Emmanuelle Riva** as *Mother*
- **Florence Vignon** as *The Copyist*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central premise of the film?
It follows a composer’s wife who survives a car crash that kills her husband and daughter and must navigate her new independence.

### Q: When was Three Colors: Blue released in the United States?
The film was released on December 5, 1993 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film runs for approximately one hour and thirty‑eight minutes.

### Q: Which genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: Does the story involve other characters besides the widow?
Yes, she encounters other people, including her late husband’s mistress, whose existence she was unaware of.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Three Colors: Blue — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/108)
- [Tři barvy: Modrá 71% [Three Colors: Blue] (1993) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/220808-tri-barvy-modra)
- [Kde sledovat Tři barvy: Modrá](https://filmtoro.cz/film/tri-barvy-modra)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*