Forty Shades of Blue tells the story of Laura, a Russian woman living with Alan, a much older music producer. Despite the luxury surrounding her, Laura feels trapped in a cold and distant relationship. The arrival of Michael, Alan’s son, upends her world, awakening desires and long-repressed emotions that force her to question her place in life and the future she truly wants. This deeply hu-man drama explores themes of loneliness, passion, and the search for identity, anchored by a power-ful performance from Dina Korzun.
Year: 2005
Runtime: 108′
Country: USA
Direction: Ira Sachs
Screenplay: Michael Rohatyn, Ira Sachs
Cast: Dina Korzun, Rip Torn, Andrew Lawrence Henderson
Cinematography: Julian Whatley
Genre: Drama
Contact: Ira Sachs
2005 | Sundance Film Festival | Grand Jury Prize
2005 | Deauville Film Festival
2006 | Independent Spirit Awards | Nominated for best Female Lead (Dina Korzun)
