Who knew that after claiming the top prize in 2013 with Blue is the Warmest Color that Abdellatif Kechiche would almost attain some sort of persona non grata status and that he would need to hawk a Palme to produce his next film — which would be the first instalment of a proposed trilogy. We reviewed Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno in Venice back in 2017, and I’d be curious to know just how many critics had the opportunity to view the film as it was hard to come by for those living outside of France. Our critic’s grid back 2013 gave Blue one of the highest grade since we began this back in 2011, so this second trip in comp for the filmmaker.
After all the dust had settled, the last film selected for the competition (and presented without credits) would tank among the chorus of critics with a below 2 average.
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