IMDb RATING
8.1/10
102K
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A model discovers a retired judge is keen on invading people's privacy.A model discovers a retired judge is keen on invading people's privacy.A model discovers a retired judge is keen on invading people's privacy.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
102K
YOUR RATING
- Director
- Writers
- Krzysztof Kieslowski
- Krzysztof Piesiewicz
- Agnieszka Holland(scenario collaborator)
- Stars
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 19 wins & 29 nominations total
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- Director
- Writers
- Krzysztof Kieslowski
- Krzysztof Piesiewicz
- Agnieszka Holland(scenario collaborator)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Valentine is a young model living in Geneva. Because of a dog she ran over, she meets a retired judge who spies his neighbours' phone calls, not for money but to feed his cynicism. The film is the story of relationships between some human beings, Valentine and the judge, but also other people who may not be aware of the relationship they have with Valentine or/and the old judge. Redemption, forgiveness and compassion... —Yepok
- Genres
- Certificate
- K-12
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaPrior to filming, Krzysztof Kieslowski asked Irène Jacob if she ever wished for a different name when she was a child. Jacob told him that she had always wanted to be named Valentine, and the name was used for her character.
- GoofsA stage hand reflected in the window upon Valentine's first visit to the Judge's house.
Top review
Beautiful, mysterious, and unusual love story
One of my favorite films of all time. With beautiful cinematography and a story that ties the previous Kieslowski films ("Blue" and "White") together. The film introduces us to Valentine (played by the glowingly real Irene Jacob), a beautiful and innocent Swiss model and student, who at first glance seems to be happy until one night she accidentally runs over a dog. The dog belongs to a retired old Judge who finds fulfillment in listening to his neighbors telephone calls via wavelength radio. Valentine is at first disgusted and pities him in his own self-pity and despair. But as the Judge and Valentine get to know one another a strange, but fateful bond begins to form. As a subplot, a handsome young Judge named Auguste (who lives across the street from Valentine) has experiences that are exactly like those of the Old Judge! Experiences that will soon lead Auguste into Valentine and into a reunion with characters from the French flag colors trilogy.
I loved the love story withing a love story plot and the mystery that resolves the characters that eventually fate takes a hand and lead them to each other. Irene Jacob is absolutely lovely in the role of Valentine. Her large brown eyes seem to echo this innocence and curiosity that is both passionate and touching. It's a film that asks us to watch out for the signs that will soon lead us to our destinies. A very intriguing film and a movie lover's dream.
I loved the love story withing a love story plot and the mystery that resolves the characters that eventually fate takes a hand and lead them to each other. Irene Jacob is absolutely lovely in the role of Valentine. Her large brown eyes seem to echo this innocence and curiosity that is both passionate and touching. It's a film that asks us to watch out for the signs that will soon lead us to our destinies. A very intriguing film and a movie lover's dream.
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- bondgirl6781
- Sep 10, 2004
Details
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,581,969
- Gross worldwide
- $3,600,198
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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