The 12 movies of Christmas

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 Partridge in a Pear Tree: 'H.O.T.S.'Two Turtle Doves: 'Home Alone 2'Three French Hens: Krzysztof Kieslowski's 'Three Colors' trilogyFour Calling Birds: 'Batman Returns'Five Gold Rings: 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogySix Geese A-Laying: 'Fly Away Home'Seven Swans A-Swimming: 'The Trumpet of the Swan'Eight Maids A-Milking: 'Drop Dead Gorgeous'Nine Ladies Dancing: 'Center Stage'Ten Lords A-Leaping: 'Lords of Dogtown'Eleven Pipers Piping: 'They Live'Twelve Drummers Drumming: 'This Is Spinal Tap'

Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski assembled three of France's greatest actresses, Juliette Binoche, Julie Delpy and Irene Jacob, for his trilogy of films emulating the colors and the motto of France: "Bleu" (liberty), "Blanc" (equality) and "Rouge" (fraternity). The three films -- two dramas and a comedy -- share characters, a strictly controlled color palette and some of the best reviews of the three actresses' careers.

Three French Hens: Krzysztof Kieslowski's 'Three Colors' trilogy

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Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski assembled three of France's greatest actresses, Juliette Binoche, Julie Delpy and Irene Jacob, for his trilogy of films emulating the colors and the motto of France: "Bleu" (liberty), "Blanc" (equality) and "Rouge" (fraternity). The three films -- two dramas and a comedy -- share characters, a strictly controlled color palette and some of the best reviews of the three actresses' careers.

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