Criticism of lesbian sex scene irks Blue is the Warmest Colour director

Big-buzz film screens at Vancouver International Film Fest

The director of Blue is the Warmest Colour responds to criticism of his lengthy lesbian sex scene. Dailyxtra.com

The director of Blue is the Warmest Colour responds to the criticism over the lengthy sex scene at the core of the film by the graphic novel’s writer, Julie Maroh.

The film, now playing at the Vancouver International Film Festival, won the Grand Prix at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Fri, Sept 27, 10:30am
SFU Woodwards, 149 West Hastings St
Sat, Oct 5, noon
Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway
Thurs, Oct 10, 8:30pm
Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St
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