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Title: Portrait of a Lady on Fire Year: 2019 Language: France (Subtitles)

Plot: When Marianne is commissioned to paint Héloïse’s premarital portrait in secret, she soon discovers why there is so much hesitance to rush the process. As they spend their days on an isolated island, the secret is revealed and the two become closer

Basic Review:

The plot of this film is incredibly romantic as Marianne studies and observes her model by day and traces her shape onto canvas by the fire at night. 

There is an immediate chemistry between the lovers as their relationship grows and it is passionately depicted throughout the film.

Unfortunately in the 18th Century when this was set, the happy ending we look for in these rare forms of representation is unlikely, but the closing scenes are simultaneously beautiful and heartbreaking.

If you’re into period pieces, you’ll appreciate the craft and attention to detail in costume and set design.

The men in this film have very few lines and screen time.