Portrait of a Lady on Fire evaluation action
2022-05-21 18:40
Every shot in "Portrait de la jeune fille en feu" can be freeze-framed, embedded in any art gallery, and the air is full of forbidden desires. With the superb interpretation of the two protagonists, the love story of 18th century France bears almost all the signs of success. For the audience, this work is so outstanding. Adèle Haenel brought a fascinating performance in the film. This hot, unspoken attraction gradually heats up in the process of watching the movie. Under the professional operation of Céline Sciamma, this power becomes very fascinating. The director uses a female gaze instead of a male to portray lesbian emotions. Her shots are intimate and ambiguous
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Extended Reading
Portrait of a Lady on Fire quotes
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La Comtesse: He never saw her face.
Marianne: Why won't she be painted?
La Comtesse: She refuses this marriage.
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Sophie: We were walking by the cliffs. She was behind me and vanished. I saw her broken body below.
Marianne: Did you see her fall?
Sophie: No. I think she jumped.
Marianne: Why do you think that?
Sophie: She didn't cry out.