Kieślowski's Manifesto of Inner Europeanness

Abstract

One of the most prominent representatives of the European auteur director tradition, Krzysztof Kieślowski, created the Three Colours trilogy: Blue, White, Red (1993-1994). This series, the influence of which transcended the borders of Europe in terms of its subject matter, formal features, and narrative techniques, established a notable presence in world cinema history. The three colours of the French flag -blue, white, red- constitute the Trilogy, symbolizing the foundational concepts of Enlightenment ideology: liberty, equality, and fraternity, respectively. These notions hold central significance, embodying principles that originated in Europe and permeated the entire world. Kieślowski, with his unique auteur style, explored these concepts on an individual-inner level rather than a political-social one, crafting a universal work of art through the new narrative possibilities he achieved. The study subjects Kieślowski's work to a fresh form and narrative analysis in line with Gilles Deleuze's cinema theory, drawing from the extensive literature that has emerged around the Trilogy.