Portrait of a Lady on Fire

There is so much about this film that impacted us that we struggled to compact it all in one single conversation:

The subtlety of the main love story: a love between equal-leveled minds and opposite characters.

The delicacy of the cinematography that works as a piece of art on each frame of the movie.

The smartness with which key elements were built in the story: femininity, women in art, working women in the 18th century, sorority among women regardless of their background. The famous “female gaze” and so much more.

With Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Céline Sciamma created a film that breaks the mold of the classic period film genre and stands out for itself.

A true masterpiece, a feast for the eye and the soul.

***Spoiler alert! While reviewing this film we go through key scenes and may reveal the ending, so be warned of spoilers!***

Sources and other links:

Portrait of a Lady on Fire - Cast And Crew Q&A - TIFF 2019

https://youtu.be/88L8pIEr1nk

“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” Is More Than a “Manifesto on the Female Gaze”

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-is-more-than-a-manifesto-on-the-female-gaze

Portrait of a Lady on Fire IMDB Page

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8613070/