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 2019https://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-gazePortrait of a Lady on Fire  IMDB Pagehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt8613070/