Rent Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2020)
3.9 of 5 from 595 ratings
1h 58min
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- Synopsis:
- Painter Marianne (Noemie Merlant) is commissioned by an affluent countess to paint the wedding portrait of her sheltered but headstrong daughter Héloïse (Adele Haenel). While posing as her hired companion, Marianne is instructed to complete the portrait in secret, observing Héloïse by day and painting her by night. However, as the two women grow closer, their intimacy and attraction begins to blossom, paving the way for a simmering, star-crossed romance.
- Actors:
- Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami, Valeria Golino, Christel Baras, Armande Boulanger, Guy Delamarche, Clément Bouyssou, Michèle Clément, Cécile Morel
- Directors:
- Céline Sciamma
- Producers:
- Bénédicte Couvreur
- Writers:
- Céline Sciamma
- Others:
- Bénédicte Couvreur
- Aka:
- Portrait de la jeune fille en feu
- Studio:
- Curzon / Artificial Eye
- Genres:
- Drama, Lesbian & Gay, Romance
- Collections:
- Female Filmmakers Who Changed French Cinema, Films by Genre, Top 10 Cannes Palme d'Or Winners, Top Films
- Countries:
- France
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 08/06/2020
- Run Time:
- 122 minutes
- Languages:
- French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Audio commentary with director and cast interview with Helene Delmaire
- "Paintings" Featurette
- Trailer
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Reviews (11) of Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Beautifully constructed love story - Portrait of a Lady on Fire review by TE
A truly absorbing film. The story is carefully paced and builds to an intense final section.
The director, Celine Sciamma, is very interested in the concept of the 'gaze' and much of her work is devoted to giving space and weight to the female gaze. Using a woman portrait artist as a co-lead character is perfect for this purpose.
There is a real spark between the two female leads, and the main narrative is enhanced by the character of the housemaid.
The interior scenes are stark and unfussy, which foregrounds the physical presence of the women. The exterior scenes are often very beautiful and wild.
11 out of 12 members found this review helpful.
Wonderful, captivating film - Portrait of a Lady on Fire review by GC
This was a lovely film that really made us reflect on its content long after the final credits. Tremendous acting from all involved and yet again, fine directing by Céline Sciamma, and the costuming, the lighting and the sets were so well created. And the movie touched on storyline elements that would have been completely taboo at the time, nay even fifty years ago.
9 out of 10 members found this review helpful.
Great acting, beautiful photography - Portrait of a Lady on Fire review by Peter B
Very atmospheric french film with great actresses and beautiful cinematography. Memorable film, think arthouse. Great attention to detail with interesting costumes and stunning locations. Not one for those who like plenty of action in their films, this is a slow-burn love affair between the two main characters.
9 out of 10 members found this review helpful.