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Portrait of a Lady on Fire

In 18th-century France young painter Marianne, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Héloïse without her knowing. Therefore, Marianne must observe her model by day to paint her portrait at night. Day by day, the two women become closer as they share Héloïse's last moments of freedom before the impending wedding. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Romance), release year 2020, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Portrait of a Lady on Fire

In 18th-century France young painter Marianne, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Héloïse without her knowing. Therefore, Marianne must observe her model by day to paint her portrait at night. Day by day, the two women become closer as they share Héloïse's last moments of freedom before the impending wedding.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Romance), release year 2020, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2020
  • Released 14 Feb 2020
  • Runtime 122 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.0/10 from 126,866 votes
  • Metascore 95/100
  • Genres Drama, Romance
  • Languages French, Italian
  • Countries France

Cast

Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami

Direction and writing

Directed by: Céline Sciamma

Written by: Céline Sciamma

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award. 59 wins & 155 nominations total

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