Portrait de la jeune fille en feu

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 3m 43s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 80/100 (3m 43s)
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:05:22 - 01:07:30] Explicit love scene with nudity and sexual content.
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:45:10 - 00:46:45] Partial nudity during an intimate moment.
Drug Use: 🟢 20/100 (0s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:30:15] Brief scene with characters drinking wine.
Violence: 🟢 10/100 (0s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:55:40] Mild emotional distress shown by a character.
Strong Language: 🟡 30/100 (0s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [01:12:05] Mild profanity used in dialogue.
Year: 2019
Certificate: R
Runtime: 122 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 95
Votes: 63134
Gross: 3,759,854
Director: Céline Sciamma
Stars: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami, Valeria Golino
Overview: On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Portrait de la jeune fille en feu'?
A: 'Portrait de la jeune fille en feu' (English: 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire') is a 2019 French historical romantic drama film directed by Céline Sciamma. The film follows Marianne (Noémie Merlant), a painter commissioned to create a portrait of Héloïse (Adèle Haenel), a young woman who is to be married against her will. Marianne must paint Héloïse secretly, as she refuses to pose, leading to a deep emotional and romantic connection between the two women.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Portrait de la jeune fille en feu'?
A: The main actors in 'Portrait de la jeune fille en feu' are Noémie Merlant as Marianne, the painter; Adèle Haenel as Héloïse, the reluctant bride-to-be; Luàna Bajrami as Sophie, the maid; and Valeria Golino as the Countess, Héloïse's mother.
Q: What themes are explored in 'Portrait de la jeune fille en feu'?
A: The film explores themes of love, art, freedom, and female agency. It delves into the relationship between the artist and the subject, the constraints placed on women in the 18th century, and the fleeting nature of love and memory. The film is also notable for its portrayal of a lesbian romance in a historical setting.
Q: Did 'Portrait de la jeune fille en feu' receive any awards or nominations?
A: Yes, 'Portrait de la jeune fille en feu' received widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards. It won the Queer Palm and Best Screenplay at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. It was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film and the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language.
Q: What is the significance of the film's title, 'Portrait de la jeune fille en feu'?
A: The title 'Portrait de la jeune fille en feu' (English: 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire') refers to the central act of painting Héloïse's portrait, as well as the intense passion and emotional 'fire' that develops between Marianne and Héloïse. The title also alludes to a pivotal moment in the film involving a painting and fire, symbolizing both creation and destruction.