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Cast & Crew

Céline Sciamma
Director
Valeria Golino
As La Comtesse
Christel Baras
As La faiseuse d'ange
Noémie Merlant
As Marianne
Adèle Haenel
As Héloïse
Luàna Bajrami
As Sophie
Michèle Clément
As Peasant Woman (uncredited)
Armande Boulanger
As L'élève atelier

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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: Amazon Prime Mubi

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