Three Colors: White
Three Colors: White

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Three Colors: White

1994
Movie
92 min
French

Polish immigrant Karol Karol finds himself out of a marriage, a job and a country when his French wife, Dominique, divorces him after six months due to his impotence. Forced to leave France after losing the business they jointly owned, Karol enlists fellow Polish expatriate Mikołaj to smuggle him back to their homeland.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic87/100
Google Users89%
Director: Krzysztof KieślowskiGenres: Drama, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Karol Karol, a Polish hairdresser, is unceremoniously dumped by his wife, Danuta, and left penniless and without legal recourse in Paris. Determined to get revenge and reclaim his life, Karol devises an elaborate and often absurd plan to return to Poland and make his fortune, all while navigating complicated relationships and his own desires.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed for its dark humor, unique storytelling, and a poignant exploration of love, loss, and ambition, 'Three Colors: White' was a strong follow-up to its predecessor. While sometimes seen as lighter in tone than the other films in the trilogy, it was praised for its originality and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty and melancholic portrayal of a man seeking retribution.

  • Lauded for its distinctive blend of dark comedy and poignant drama.

  • Noted for its unconventional narrative and strong performance by Zbigniew Zamachowski.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique and often humorous approach to themes of revenge and ambition. Many found the story engaging and the performances compelling, though some noted its more somber undertones.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1994.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'White,' symbolizes purity and, paradoxically, a lack of clear direction or an unfulfilled state, reflecting Karol Karol's initial predicament.

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2 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This is my favourite of the Kieslowski trilogy - even if it might make you wonder about the efficiency of airport security in future! It all centres around "Karol Karol" (Zbigniew Zamachowski) who is facing divorce from his glamorous wife (...

Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**I liked it, but the script seems a little too far-fetched.** Of the three films in Krzysztof Kieslowski's “color trilogy”, this is perhaps the closest to comedy. The plot begins with a couple's divorce: he is Polish and went to France ...