
Portrait of a Lady on Fire Portrait de la jeune fille en feu
- Céline Sciamma
- France
- Best of the Fest International Competition Out-Look Competition Women in Cinema
- Historical LGBTQ Romance
- 121 minutes
Synopsis
In 18th century France, a reluctant bride and the artist commissioned to paint her portrait find themselves in the grips of an attraction too strong to resist. With her wedding fast approaching, Héloïse initially refuses to sit for Marianne, but the combative tension between the two women gives way to tentative trust and then unbridled fervor. Céline Sciamma’s startling, seductive period romance is brought to life with passion, nuance, and grace.
“It’s a great example of how a well-told story, with vivid characters, can seep right into your bones and keep you thinking for days afterward-and the pleasure felt while watching it isn’t negligible either.”
-Time
- French with subtitles
Screenings
Portrait of a Lady on Fire: Thu, Oct 17 @ 5:45 pm
Portrait of a Lady on Fire: Sat, Oct 19 @ 2:30 pm
Best of the Fest: Portrait of a Lady on Fire: Sun, Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm
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Sponsors
International Competition Program Patron
John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Foundation
Women in Cinema Program Sponsor
Film Sponsors
Film Patron
Linda Johnston