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.
In 18th-century Brittany, a female painter is commissioned to paint a portrait of a young woman from a noble family, who is soon to be married. The catch is that the subject, Héloïse, has refused to sit for previous painters and is unaware of the portrait's existence. The artist, Marianne, must observe her subject in secret during their daily walks, gradually developing an intense and forbidden connection.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its direction, performances, cinematography, and powerful exploration of love, art, and female gaze. It was celebrated as a masterpiece of modern romantic cinema and a significant feminist film.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise the film's emotional depth, beautiful artistry, and the compelling performances of the lead actors. Many found the romance to be incredibly impactful and the filmmaking to be masterful.
Won the Queer Palm at the Cannes Film Festival and the Best Screenplay award at the César Awards. Nominated for numerous other awards, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTAs.
The famous scene where the characters first see each other during a bonfire was inspired by a painting called 'The Witches' Sabbath' by Francisco Goya.
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