About this episode
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
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” Is More Than a “Manifesto on the Female Gaze”
Portrait of a Lady on Fire IMDB Page
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