Blume in Love

Venice, Italy, serves as the film's dreamlike backdrop. The story centers on Blume wandering the city and visiting St. Mark's Square, a reminder of his honeymoon with Nina. The city’s timeless beauty contrasts with the messy, modern emotions driving the couple’s breakup and reconciliation.

💔 Love & Betrayal

The film probes how memory and desire strain a marriage after infidelity. Blume's longing for Nina clashes with his need for control and pride, revealing the complexity of forgiveness. Nina's evolving sense of self and her willingness to explore new experiences complicate whether the couple can ever be whole again.

🕊️ Freedom & Identity

Nina's quest for autonomy is mirrored by Elmo's carefree outlook, highlighting different paths to happiness. The film uses her experiments in yoga, new relationships, and personal growth to explore identity beyond marriage. This tension between independence and closeness drives much of the drama.

⚖️ Consent & Power

The narrative confronts consent and power, centering on the moment when Blume rapes Nina and the emotional fallout that follows. It forces characters to reckon with guilt, accountability, and the limits of forgiveness within intimate relationships. The film ultimately asks whether love can endure when trust has been fractured.