When Blue Hued Romances Confront Cannes' Elite The 2013 Palme d'Or controversy surrounding Abdellatif Kechiche's Blue Is the Warmest Color still lingers, a potent reminder of the power struggles that unfold when art collides with cultural sensitivities.
Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos, the film's lead actresses, are set to reappear on Cannes' red carpet this year, each bringing their own narratives to the festival.
The 'Exceptional Step' When Spielberg led jury awarded Blue Is the Warmest Color the Palme d'Or, sharing honors with Kechiche and his lead actresses was seen as an exceptional move.