Blue Valentine

    Genre
    Drama, Romance
  • |
    • Runtime
    112 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2010
  • |
    • Countries
    United States
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Derek Cianfrance
WRITTEN BY:
Derek Cianfrance, Joey Curtis
CAST INCLUDES:
Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, John Doman

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Director/Writer Derek Cianfrance (THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS, THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES) crafts a complex portrait of a contemporary American marriage that went on to become his breakout film, featuring acclaimed lead performances by Oscar nominees Michelle Williams (MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, MY WEEK WITH MARILYN) and Ryan Gosling (LA LA LAND, THE NOTEBOOK). Innovatively structured and exquisitely scored, the narrative unfolds in two distinct time frames, juxtaposing scenes of first love and youthful sexuality with those of disenchantment and discord.

SYNOPSIS

Blue Valentine” tells the story of David and Cindy, a couple who have been together for several years but who are at an impasse in their relationship. While Cindy has blossomed into a woman with opportunities and options, David is still the same person he was when they met, and he is unable to accept either Cindy’s growth or his lack of it. 

Blue Valentine

    Genre
    Drama, Romance
  • |
    • Runtime
    112 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2010
  • |
    • Countries
    United States
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Derek Cianfrance
WRITTEN BY
Derek Cianfrance, Joey Curtis
CAST INCLUDES
Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, John Doman
Director/Writer Derek Cianfrance (THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS, THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES) crafts a complex portrait of a contemporary American marriage that went on to become his breakout film, featuring acclaimed lead performances by Oscar nominees Michelle Williams (MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, MY WEEK WITH MARILYN) and Ryan Gosling (LA LA LAND, THE NOTEBOOK). Innovatively structured and exquisitely scored, the narrative unfolds in two distinct time frames, juxtaposing scenes of first love and youthful sexuality with those of disenchantment and discord.

Blue Valentine” tells the story of David and Cindy, a couple who have been together for several years but who are at an impasse in their relationship. While Cindy has blossomed into a woman with opportunities and options, David is still the same person he was when they met, and he is unable to accept either Cindy’s growth or his lack of it. 

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