Three Colors: Blue

Julie experiences a horrific tragedy when her husband, the renowned composer Patrice de Courcy, and their young daughter are killed in a car accident. This leaves her as the sole survivor, plunging her into deep despair as she copes with the loss of her family.

Recovering in the hospital, Julie grapples with her overwhelming grief and contemplates ending her own life. However, when faced with the prospect of taking an overdose, she finds herself unable to follow through, highlighting her inner conflict and desire to live despite her pain.

Once discharged, Julie resolves to erase the remnants of her previous life, which she believes dominated her husband's celebrated compositions. In an act of defiance, she destroys his works, symbolizing her rejection of the past that haunts her.

Julie reaches out to Olivier, her husband’s former collaborator who harbors unrequited feelings for her. Their connection leads to an intimate night, but Julie quickly separates from him, showing her struggle to open up to new relationships.

Determined to cut ties with her past, Julie sells the family home and moves to a quaint apartment in Paris near Rue Mouffetard. She opts for isolation, hoping to evade the memories that linger in her former surroundings.

The only token of her daughter that Julie clings to is a delicate mobile made of blue beads, symbolizing her grief. This item serves as a constant reminder of her lost family, reinforcing her emotional struggle as she tries to move forward.

As Julie attempts to find solace in her new life, memories of her past continue to plague her. She takes a significant step by reclaiming and ultimately destroying the unfinished score of her husband's last commissioned piece, which served as a reminder of her previous life aspirations.

A young boy, who witnessed the tragic accident, returns with a cross necklace found at the crash site and asks about her husband’s last words. Julie learns that the final utterances of her husband were unexpectedly comedic, allowing her to confront her grief in a different light.

Julie unwittingly forms a friendship with Lucille, an exotic dancer involved in her own complex social situations. Their bond deepens as they support each other through their respective loneliness, showcasing the importance of human connection in healing.

Julie is taken aback when she sees Olivier on television discussing her husband's unfinished European composition, revealing he wishes to complete it. This rekindles a range of emotions in Julie, including jealousy and nostalgia for the relationship she had with her husband.

Driven by a desire for closure, Julie confronts Olivier about the composition and the identity of a woman seen with Patrice. This leads her to Sandrine, a lawyer and Patrice’s mistress, who reveals she is pregnant with Patrice’s child.

Despite her pain, Julie unexpectedly facilitates Sandrine's ability to claim the family home and ensures the unborn child’s paternity is recognized. This act of kindness marks a turning point in Julie's journey as she begins to find peace with her husband’s betrayal.

Finding purpose in her sorrow, Julie collaborates with Olivier to finalize the European composition. Throughout this process, he insists that she receives credit for her contributions, affirming her significance and helping her reclaim her identity.

The culmination of their efforts is the performance of part of the Unity of Europe composition, featuring a choir and a soprano. As she listens, tears flow down Julie’s face, symbolizing her emotional catharsis and newfound hope.

Witnessing the powerful performance, Julie realizes the impact of her decisions on those around her. The event marks not only her acceptance of the past but also the beginning of a hopeful and rejuvenated chapter in her life, filled with possibility.