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Portrait of a Lady on Fire

DramaRomance

Directed by Céline Sciamma

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. From TMDB

182 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews, Lemmy) · newest Oct 28, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a 2019 drama romance film, directed by Céline Sciamma, starring Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel and Luàna Bajrami.

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  • Helena Fitzgerald @hellafitzgerald.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 24, 2024

    my dad said “what’s that movie you like where nothing happens?” and let me tell you it took us a LONG time before we figured out he meant Portrait of a Lady on Fire

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  • Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.comBluesky · Jan 3, 2025

    Jane Schoenbrun recently described their next feature, TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, as “Portrait of a Lady on Fire set in a Friday the 13th sequel.“ Here's what we know about the film so far: bloody-disgusting.com/movie/384965...

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  • A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 2, 2026

    PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE is, in my opinion, very good. letterboxd.com/andrewmoxon/...

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  • Brian Tallerico @briantallerico.bsky.socialBluesky · May 13, 2026

    Jane Schoenbrun's latest fulfills the promise of "A Portrait of a Lady on Fire set in a Friday the 13th sequel," which means it rules. www.rogerebert.com/reviews/teen...

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  • Marigold 💠🌸✿🌸💠 (palette princess) @fraumarigold.bsky.socialBluesky · May 10, 2026

    Got to rewatch "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" today with wonderful people. First time I watched it, it prompted me to paint my personal favorite piece I made last year. Really recommend it, my favorite lesbian movie, about gazing and being gazed upon.

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  • feral streep @feralstreeep.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 1, 2024

    I’m watching a queer film everyday for Pride Month. the criteria being the film should be queer in subject matter and/or made by queer filmmakers and/or starring queer actors. today’s film features all three! 6/1: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019,Céline Sciamma) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  • Kirpal Singh @kirpalsingh.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 3, 2025

    I imagined it all, waiting for you. Movie: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) Director: Céline Sciamma ♥️ 🌺 ♥️♥️ 🍃 🎵 (Selfie 🤳🏼 with Bottlebrush flowers)

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  • Xzyliac Delilah-Electroclash Ariel Has Big Hair and Steals @xzyliac.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 10, 2024

    Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a great movie but even moreso it is probably in the top 3 list of movie titles I just think about constantly.

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  • Jess Nevins @jessnevins.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 22, 2026

    The boy's education in film continues. Last night he watched PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE. He spent our car ride to school raving about the script and especially the cinematography. Gave it a 10/10 and urged me to see it as soon as possible.

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  • cata @catabush.comBluesky · Oct 22, 2025

    I watched Bend it Like Beckham again last night and omg. That movie might be gayer than Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Can’t believe I didn’t register this when I first watched it at age 11 or whatever.

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  • James Hell Brooks @kleinman.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 8, 2025

    Portrait of a Lady on Fire? More like a Portrait of a Man Sleeping During a Movie!

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  • Cinefeast33 (demon version) 📽📺📚 @cinefeast33.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 5, 2026

    My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 review of PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE boxd.it/dp0UUN Windswept beaches, candlelit nights, perfectly framed shots; gorgeously assembled & lushly romantic. Subtle shift from companionship to friendship to passion makes emotions feel real. Bittersweet. #filmsky 📽 Criterion Collection 1034

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  • John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 2, 2023

    Introduce yourself with 1 book, 1 film, and 1 tv show 🌈📚 Book: Spear by Nicola Griffith Film: Portrait of a Lady on Fire Show: M*A*S*H

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  • FRANK'S FILM REVIEW @franksfilmreview.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 6, 2026

    Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) The visuals are stunning. Cinematographer Claire Mathon has created something that feels more like paintings than film stills. The use of candlelight and natural lighting gives everything a soft, authentic glow... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/08/06/p...

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  • Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 9, 2026

    Good question!! -everything in PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE -everything in LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE -not a movie but HEATED RIVALRY absolute smoked most recent competition. Those sex scenes are epic character conversations happening with bodies.

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  • Nerium Lorese @neriumlorese.bsky.socialBluesky · May 13, 2026

    My girlfriend is subjecting the polycule to the Nicolas Cage FNAF knockoff, Willy's Wonderland, for date night. The last date movie we watched was Portrait of a Lady on Fire, so, y'know, pretty consistent level of quality throughout.

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  • Cinefeast33 (demon version) 📽📺📚 @cinefeast33.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 5, 2026

    #NowWatching PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (2019). Director: Celine Sciamma. Noemie Merlant, Adele Haenel. On a secluded island in 18th century Brittany, an artist & her subject grow close romantically. Just two women free from man's bullshit! Rewatch. #filmsky 📽 Criterion Collection 1034

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  • Tariq, the Movie Critic @tarialle25.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 6, 2026

    Portrait of a Lady on Fire is an remarkable film from France. This movie had introduced me to filmmaker Céline Sciamma. This is an amazing love story and great performances by Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel. LGBT #4 #Filmsky #Moviesky #June

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  • Killvia Bones 💀💜 @vestenet.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 6, 2026

    watched Portrait of a Lady on Fire for the first time, and I'm going to be thinking about that movie for the next forever

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  • Paula @totallypaula.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 2, 2026

    In solitude, I felt the liberty you spoke of. But I also felt your absence. ~ Héloïse (Adèle Haenel) in “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) #Quote #FilmSky #Vivaldi #Summer #Brittany

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  • Lucas @ljdomac.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 9, 2025

    It was my turn to pick for boyfriend movie night and I picked Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Man, the final shot in that movie is still one of my favorite moments in cinema history.

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  • Emoria - Aftertaste is a Horror Novel @emoria.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    Add "for Tax Purposes" to a movie: Portrait of a Lady on Fire for Tax Purposes

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  • film-authority.com @film-authority.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 18, 2026

    In the UK, ITVX are currently showing an unexpected passion for art-house cinema with Portrait of a Lady on Fire. There's beautiful Brittany locations as Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel star in a moving love affair, plus Valerie Golino from Hot Shots... 4 out of 5. film-authority.com/2026/06/18/p...

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  • Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 25, 2026

    Jane Schoenbrun describes her next movie as “Portrait of a Lady on Fire set in a Friday the 13th sequel," so with that in mind, we love the teaser trailer:

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  • AbundantMischief @abundantmischief.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 15, 2025

    I just spent some much-needed quality time bawling my eyes out at my Emotional Support Sad Beautiful Gay Movie (Portrait of a Lady on Fire) and am feeling a little better now

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  • Caræsten 🇵🇸 @cara.cityBluesky · Oct 7, 2023

    Passages is one of the best new films I’ve seen in years (and my favorite queer film since Portrait Of A Lady On Fire) and sticking it with an NC-17 is absolutely censorship; really loved this essay about why the sex in the movie works

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  • So Mayer @suchmayer.northsky.socialBluesky · Jun 22, 2026

    I feel like you can have ONE of The Birdcage OR Mrs Doubtfire if you have to pick a kind of 90s don't say gay transphobic white American film, but not both. And opening up by being rude about costume dramas (clearly a dig at Portrait of a Lady on Fire) is just ignorant.

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  • Lex Feathers 🍂 @lexfeathers.caBluesky · Aug 19, 2025

    So. Um. Portrait of a Lady On Fire. They made another film laser-targeted at my little heart, specifically huh

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  • pimeys @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 15, 2023

    Somehow I stopped watching movies a few years ago, which kind of annoys me but we can't find time that much for a long movie. Of course binge watching TV series is another thing... For me, the three rewatchables were: - Stanley Kubrick: Barry Lyndon - If you're into cinematography and ultra techy perfection, this is the movie. And the main character is such an asshole. - Celine Sciamma: Portrait of a Lady on Fire - This beautiful piece hits hard. Celine has an eye for women, and the story how…

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  • Paula @totallypaula.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 20, 2025

    In solitude, I felt the liberty you spoke of. But I also felt your absence. ~ Héloïse (Adèle Haenel) in “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) #Quote #FilmSky #French #PortraitofaLadyonFire #CélineSciamma

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  • Michel Ziegler @dasmirts.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 16, 2025

    Devastated after seeing Portrait of a Lady on Fire. But also believing in Love again. I will never forget this film.

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  • Blue sky nice ghost @rajandelman.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 20, 2025

    People are referencing Portrait of a Lady on Fire in comments but that film is not anything like this. Going insane

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  • 🌿CozyFaerie🌱 @cozyfae.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2025

    This month's Discord movie Monday's are 🌈GAY✨ Tonight! - But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) 6/9 (heh) - Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) 6/16 - Booksmart (2019) 6/23 - Happiest Season (2020) 6/30 - Bottoms (2023)

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  • Jules @yrpretendfriend.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 19, 2024

    I just watched Portrait of a Lady on Fire for the first time and wow. Superb. Gorgeous on the big screen. A rare 5 star film for me on LB

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  • morganth @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 13, 2023

    “Don’t regret. Remember.” From the movie “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.” Changed how I think about a lot of the events in my past. The director said that fans have come up to her and shown her tattoos of that line, so it’s not just me.

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  • draglikepull @draglikepull.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 28, 2026

    Last night I watched a movie called Portrait of a Lady on Fire. It's so good, you should watch it. If you're in Canada it's free on CBC Gem. It's beautifully shot and terrifically acted and the script is pitch perfect. (Don't watch the trailer, it gives away the best line of dialogue in the movie.)

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  • 🦇mirandakat🦇 @mirandakat.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 4, 2025

    Portrait of a Lady on Fire study #art #painting #film

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  • Caræsten 🇵🇸 @cara.cityBluesky · Sep 8, 2026

    I saw Portrait Of A Lady On Fire as my last film before lockdown and it left an impression, but probably it's Desert Hearts because in my soul I wanna be Cay

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  • chelchell @chelchell.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 7, 2026

    I'm blaming this sudden urge on the movie I watched last night, Portrait Of A Lady On Fire. It was so quietly thoughtful and artistic. Sometimes I think we talk too much and we should quietly observe more often

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  • Marcus Kelson @marcuskelson.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 4, 2026

    I mentioned this yesterday and feel compelled to say it again because Portrait of a Lady on Fire is one of the most extraordinary movies I’ve seen in recent years - l was awake half the night thinking about the love, loss and regret of it - a cinematic giant of a film.

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  • Sara Shearwater Wolfthing @never.horseBluesky · Oct 11, 2025

    I just watched Portrait of a Lady on Fire and Freddy Got Fingered in the same day Me to Prior: "They're basically the same movie."

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  • Frank Gaimari @frankgaimari.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 6, 2026

    Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) The visuals are stunning. Cinematographer Claire Mathon has created something that feels more like paintings than film stills. The use of candlelight and natural lighting gives everything a soft, authentic glow... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/08/06/p...

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  • τreez 🎃 🎂 10/22 @zoetreez.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 20, 2026

    coworker wants to start watching more Romance and so I was really evil and recommended the show One Day and the movie Portrait of a Lady on Fire 😅

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  • The Annotated Fan @poormonger.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 27, 2025

    It’s Pride Night at Ball Arena for the Avs and Devils so you know the movie game had to be on theme for my friends in the community. Avs win - Portrait of a Lady on Fire Avs lose - My Days of Mercy #GoAvsGo

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  • Emmasrandomthoughts 🇺🇦🇵🇸🌹 @countessemilia.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 22, 2025

    Ammonite has two sex scenes, but the film feels sexless. Portrait of a Lady on Fire has no sex scenes, but the film is HORNY.

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  • Liv ⚢ @izuzoomies.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 24, 2025

    Portrait of a Lady on Fire is the best movie I have ever seen. I was crying for an hour straight.

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  • Arvy @arvy.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 30, 2025

    Immensely enjoyed Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019). Such minimalist but effective storytelling. A cliche to say, but every frame in this film is literally a painting! Cinematographer Claire Mathon did an amazing job, paired the incredible production design.

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  • Mike @michaelryanp.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 3, 2025

    “Schoenbrun described the film as ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire set in a Friday the 13th sequel.’” Oh we are SEATED.

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  • bryonato @bryonato.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 19, 2024

    Watched Portrait of a Lady On Fire tonight for the first time since I saw it in theaters when it came out... bawled my eyes out again. 5 years of experiences, love, and heartbreak later, this movie hit me like a truck ★★★★★ boxd.it/7QzGEr

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  • The Holy Spirit’s Favorite Transsexual @sagesscribbles.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 25, 2026

    Tonight I will watch Portrait of a Lady on Fire This is my favorite movie of all time. I haven’t watched it in almost 3 years. It hurts to watch but I love it dearly.

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  • (un)de(ad) Selby @deselby.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 4, 2026

    What's your favorite movie from each decade of your life? 70s - Jaws 80s - Blue Velvet 90s - Boogie Nights 00s - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 10s - Portrait of a Lady on Fire 20s - The Holdovers #filmsky 📽

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  • Marcus Kelson @marcuskelson.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2026

    I needed to be in the right head space and the right mood because I knew, as you do, about these things - but I just watched Portrait of a Lady on Fire, an utterly exquisite piece of film making...oh my word...you have to see it...

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  • Paula @totallypaula.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 1, 2025

    Musical highlight from a beautiful movie I've seen twice. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) Simple, complex, beautiful, erotic horrowing, romantic, artful, musical, essential. Just a few words to describe this diamond of a movie!! #FilmSky #Vivaldi #Women #French youtu.be/gbBCKogDF2s?...

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  • C.H. Romatowski @romatowski.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 26, 2025

    For about a year in 2019 and 2020 I was so ill I couldn’t read or write, and five years later, I remain in an uncanny suspension where that year’s news continues to be news to me. I guess people like this Portrait of a Lady on Fire movie?

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  • Tenebrad @bradislove.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 10, 2024

    The challenge is to choose 20 movies that have greatly influenced you. One film per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just posters… ACTION! #filmsky Day 2: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

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  • ❤️🏳️‍🌈🐾Ember Darkpaw🐾🏳️‍🌈❤️ @prowlingpaws.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 28, 2026

    I could have picked more, but here's 8. -Parasite -M -Osama (a good film, but not in any way a happy one.) -The Color of Paradise -Portrait of a Lady on Fire -Flow -Perfect Blue (and all other Satoshi Kon films). -Princess Mononoke (and all Ghibli films. Didn't want to just put those on the list.)

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  • The Holy Spirit’s Favorite Transsexual @sagesscribbles.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 25, 2026

    I mean, it’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire. It’s my favorite movie period.

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  • Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 24, 2025

    My one hot take about Portrait of a Lady on Fire is that the English language title does the film a disservice. The Henry James allusion makes no sense and just feels vaguely irritating.

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  • The Paris Theater - NYC @paristheaternyc.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 26, 2026

    A noblewoman and a portrait painter embark on a forbidden queer romance in 18th-century France in Céline Sciamma’s PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE. See it Sat, Nov 14 in our series Queer, Period., an eight-film celebration of LGBTQ+ historical period films. paristheaternyc.com/film/portrai...

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  • kolo @blxachbath.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 12, 2026

    second #letterboxdfriday of june and my #lastfourwatched were God’s Own Country (2017) Signature Move (2017) Go Fish (1994) Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

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