And one set is way off as heavily contrasty. The point that I’m making is what may have been a difficulty finding/selecting any sort of true reference.
What film stock was used for timing?
Agfa? Eastman? Fuji?
Totally different looks
Let's throw in more complications. Printed on Fuji stock.
https://filmcolors.org/galleries/trois-couleurs-bleu-1993/
And on Agfa...
https://filmcolors.org/galleries/trois-couleurs-bleu-1993-2/
There are numerous questions that can come into play. And for the record I’m not taking a position, as I don’t have the requisite background with the films - either negatives or prints - to do so.
If I were asking questions, these would be some of them.
What are the “reference” print(s) and...
Nope. I’m down with enjoying the film on this. Many fingers touching it and I’m not seeking perfection without referencing elements.
I believe White used an orig print as reference. Can’t get further involved.
Lee Kline was involved in this on behalf of criterion and I trust him.
Not...
This is a simple trilogy to review.
Three films created by Krzysztof Kieslowsi in 1993-94 are all about story-telling via cinema.
They should be viewed as a trilogy, and are not to be missed by anyone who considers themselves a lover of the cinema.
Best to go in with zero knowledge up front...