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Portrait of a Lady on Fire

2019, Movie, 2h 1min

On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.

Country: France

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Reviews

Critic Leah Greenblatt

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There’s almost no single moment in Portrait of a Lady on Fire that couldn’t be captured, mounted, and hung on a wall as high art.

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly

Jimmy olsson

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Perfection

2 years ago

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...French filmmaker Céline Sciamma gives the Gothic romance a feminist workout.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Tomris Laffly

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...is its own, wondrous, magnificent thing; a complete artistic vision where every directorial step is refined and each thematic probe, seamlessly weaved in.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...a superbly elegant, enigmatic drama(...) that compels a shiver of aesthetic pleasure and fear.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Sophie Monks Kaufman

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This is a film about the female gaze, powered by the women behind the camera and the ones in front of it.

Read full review at Empire

Frequently asked questions

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a historical drama film directed by Céline Sciamma and set in 18th century France. The movie follows the story of Marianne, a young painter who is commissioned to create a wedding portrait of Héloïse, a noblewoman's daughter who is reluctant to marry. Marianne must paint the portrait in secret, as Héloïse refuses to pose for it. As they spend more time together, Marianne and Héloïse develop a forbidden love for each other. The film explores themes of art, identity, gender roles, and sexuality in 18th century France. It features stunning costumes and set design, as well as powerful performances from its cast. Portrait of a Lady on Fire has received critical acclaim for its unique storytelling approach and emotional depth.

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You can stream Portrait of a Lady on Fire on: Max Apple TV Fandango at Home

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When was Portrait of a Lady on Fire released in theaters? Toggle content

Portrait of a Lady on Fire was released in theaters on February 14, 2020.

When was Portrait of a Lady on Fire released for streaming? Toggle content

Portrait of a Lady on Fire was released for streaming on April 3, 2020.