Rent Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2020)
3.9 of 5 from 369 ratings
1h 58min
- General info
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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
- Countries:
- France, Top 100 Films, Drama, Lesbian & Gay, Romance
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 08/06/2020
- Run Time:
- 118 minutes
- Languages:
- French
- Subtitles:
- English
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- Audio Commentary with Director and Cast
- Interview with Helene Delmaire
- "Paintings" Featurette
- Trailer
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 08/06/2020
- Run Time:
- 122 minutes
- Languages:
- French
- 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 (5) of Portrait of a Lady on Fire
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.
1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
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.
1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Highly overated - Portrait of a Lady on Fire review by DN
Here we go again, yet another 2 hour French film that goes on and on without getting anywhere.
Acting was pretty standard, cant even say it was beautifully fimed. as for the story itself, it wasnt romantic, erotic or have any real twist or meaning.
Sat throught the whole 2 hours before arriving at the best part of the film....... the final credits!
Gave the film a whole 2 stars...... at least it wasn't dubbed into some Trans-Atlantic drawl.
0 out of 1 members found this review helpful.