"A Masterpiece. A devastatingly unforgettable story of love and memory. As perfect a film as any to have premiered this year. Razor-sharp and shatteringly romantic." - IndieWire. Best Screenplay in Cannes and at the European Film Awards.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire Portrait de la jeune fille en feu
Brittany, 1770. Marianne is commissioned to make the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a young lady who has just left the convent. Héloïse is a reluctant bride to be and Marianne must paint her without her knowing. She observes her by day and secretly paints her at night.
cast Adèle Haenel, Noémie Merlant
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