Three Colors: Red (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Three Colors: Red is a 1994 mystery drama directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski, starring Irène Jacob and Jean-Louis Trintignant. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $3.6 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 1995. Critics gave it 100 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Krzysztof Kieslowski
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Miramax
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Three Colors: Red About?
The premise of Three Colors: Red without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A chance meeting between a troubled model and a retired judge in Geneva sets in motion a story about human connection and the complexities of relationships. Their lives become unexpectedly intertwined, revealing simmering tensions of jealousy and betrayal. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the delicate balance of existence, ultimately offering a poignant reflection on the fragility of life.
Three Colors: Red Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- friendship
- ex judge
- eavesdropping
- judge
- model
- dog
- law student
- indifference
- fashion model
- telephone line
- older man younger woman relationship
- jealousy
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- ferry
- fate
- boat
- billboard
- bar
- adultery
- third part
- 1990s
- university student
- old man
- photo shoot
- listening device
- class action lawsuit
- confession
- retired
- former judge
- pet dog
- turning oneself in to the police
- retired judge
- switzerland
- dog owner
- male nudity
- sex scene
- rear nudity
- third in trilogy
- final installment
- underwater scene
- last of series
- crotchety old man
- dog hit by a car
- car keys
- newspaper photograph
- brandy
- pear brandy
- pen running out of ink
- pregnant dog
- bad luck
- slot machine winner
Three Colors: Red Cast
Irène Jacob leads the cast, with Jean-Louis Trintignant. Directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski.
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Director Krzysztof Kieslowski
More from Krzysztof Kieslowski
More films directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski, best-rated first: Three Colors: White, Three Colors: Blue, The Double Life of Veronique and Dekalog (1988).
Three Colors: Red Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Three Colors: Red 100 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 100 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 79% User score
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Three Colors: Red Plot Summary
What happens in Three Colors: Red from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Valentine Dussaut is a university student at the University of Geneva, balancing her academic life with a part-time modeling career. She frequently communicates with her possessive boyfriend, who is currently abroad, and is excited about their upcoming meeting in London. One day, during a modeling session for a chewing-gum advertisement, a poignant photo of her showcasing an expression of sadness is selected.
Full summary
The whole story of Three Colors: Red, scene by scene
Three Colors: Red Box Office
Three Colors: Red grossed $3.6 million worldwide. $3.6 million came from the US and Canada and $60,011 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.6M
- US & Canada
- $3.6M
- International
- $60K
Three Colors: Red Awards & Nominations
Three Colors: Red won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 1995.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1995 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Foreign Film
Three Colors: Red Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 featurettes.
- Featurette Three Reasons: Three Colors: Red
- Featurette Insight into Trois couleurs: Rouge
- Featurette Observations on Film Art: Camera Movement in THREE COLORS: RED
How Well Do You Know Three Colors: Red?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Valentine's part-time job while studying?
Cars in Three Colors: Red
10 cars on screen, including the 1987 Fiat Uno and the 1987 Jeep Wrangler.
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1987 Fiat Uno Main role -
1987 Jeep Wrangler Main role -
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W112 Important role -
1980 Volkswagen Transporter T3 Typ 2 Minor role
Three Colors: Red Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “红色情深” and “Rouge”.
- Also known as
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- 红色情深
- Rouge
- Red
- Three Colours: Red
- 세가지 색: 레드
- Три боје: Црвено
- Drei Farben: Rot
- Tre colori - Film rosso
- 蓝白红三部曲之红
- Üç Renk: Kırmızı
- Kolme väriä: Punainen
- Tři barvy: Červená
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- Tres colores: Rojo
- Три цвета: Красный
- Três Cores: Vermelho
- Den röda filmen
- Trzy kolory: Czerwony
- Három szín: Piros
- Τρία χρώματα: Η κόκκινη ταινία
- שלושת הצבעים: אדום
- Три кольори: Червоний
- A Fraternidade é Vermelha
- 세 가지 색: 레드
- Три цвята: Червено
- Rød
- Trei culori: Roșu
- トリコロール／赤の愛
- Þrír litir: Rauður
- 紅色情深
- سه رنگ : قرمز
- Trys spalvos: Raudona, სამი ფერი: წითელი
- 藍白紅三部曲之紅
- Tres colors: Vermell
- Trīs krāsas: sarkanā
- Ba Sắc Màu: Đỏ
- Kolm värvi. Punane
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Three Colors: Red FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Three Colors: Red, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Three Colors: Red?
Three Colors: Red runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Three Colors: Red released?
Three Colors: Red was released on November 23, 1994.
Who directed Three Colors: Red?
Three Colors: Red was directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski.
More films by Krzysztof Kieslowski Who is in the cast of Three Colors: Red?
Three Colors: Red stars Irène Jacob and Jean-Louis Trintignant.
How much did Three Colors: Red make at the box office?
Three Colors: Red grossed $3.6 million worldwide ($3.6 million domestic, $60,011 international).
How is Three Colors: Red rated?
Three Colors: Red has 100 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.
What awards did Three Colors: Red win?
Three Colors: Red won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 1995.
Does Three Colors: Red have a post-credit scene?
No. Three Colors: Red has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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