After the opening credits, a stark blue screen appears to the sounds of bell chimes.
Jarman was one of the strongest LGBT+ activists to come out of the 20th century film industry.
Along with Terry’s nuanced, energized vocal performance, the film immerses its audience in a dynamic soundscape.
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The stylish modern classic is a stunning and daring addition to the genre.
This is helped by the film’s unconventional structure.
It shifts between real stories from Jarman’s life and allegorical tales about a fictional character named Blue.
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This creates a dreamlike narrative and the added story ensures the film never feels slow paced.
Both Swinton and Nigel Terry’s heavy involvement in the film make it just that much more impactful.
Why Is ‘Blue’ So Important?
This humanization is baked into every levelBlue.
Instead, he manages to make a viewer laugh one minute and burst into tears the next.
It is a feat of an undeniably powerful artist, and an undeniably powerful work of art.
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