Three Colors: Red
Trois couleurs : Rouge
“The invisible thread of destinies.”
Synopsis
Part-time model Valentine unexpectedly befriends a retired judge after she runs over his dog. At first, the grumpy man shows no concern about the dog, and Valentine decides to keep it. But the two form a bond when she returns to his house and catches him listening to his neighbors’ phone calls.
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Three Colors: Red (1994) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-24
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Irène Jacob
Valentine
Jean-Louis Trintignant
The Judge
Frédérique Feder
Karin
Jean-Pierre Lorit
Auguste
Samuel Le Bihan
Photographer
Marion Stalens
Veterinarian
Teco Celio
Bartender
Bernard Escalon
Record Dealer
Jean Schlegel
Neighbor
Elżbieta Jasińska
Woman
Paul Vermeulen
Karin's Friend
Jean-Marie Daunas
Theater Keeper
Roland Carey
Dealer
Brigitte Raul
Leo Ramseyer
Nader Farman
Cécile Tanner
Anne Theurillat
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 5, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
- Original Score
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Original Title
- Trois couleurs : Rouge
- Country of Origin
- France, Poland, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- France 3 Cinéma, CAB Productions, Studio Filmowe Tor, TSR, MK2 Productions, Canal+, Eurimages, Office Fédéral de la Culture, CED Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz, Agnieszka Holland, Edward Żebrowski, Piotr Sobociński, Edward Kłosiński
Zbigniew Preisner
Piotr Sobociński, Piotr Jaxa
Jacques Witta
Marin Karmitz, Yvon Crenn
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Director
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Zbigniew Preisner
Original Music Composer
Jacques Witta
Editor
Piotr Sobociński
Director of Photography
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Screenplay
Krzysztof Piesiewicz
Screenplay
Claude Lenoir
Production Design
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Colors: Red
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Colors: Red about?
Part-time model Valentine unexpectedly befriends a retired judge after she runs over his dog. At first, the grumpy man shows no concern about the dog, and Valentine decides to keep it. But the two form a bond when she returns to his house and catches him listening to his neighbors’ phone calls.
Who directed Three Colors: Red?
Three Colors: Red was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
Who stars in Three Colors: Red?
The principal cast of Three Colors: Red includes Irène Jacob, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Frédérique Feder, Jean-Pierre Lorit, Samuel Le Bihan.
When was Three Colors: Red released and how long is it?
Three Colors: Red was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Three Colors: Red make at the box office?
Three Colors: Red grossed $4.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Three Colors: Red?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Colors: Red was composed by Zbigniew Preisner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Colors: Red?
Three Colors: Red holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).