Slowly, she gets to know the aloof subject of her portrait (Adèle Haenel) and eventually begins to tutoyer her (as in, address her with the informal pronoun “tu” – see if you notice this critical moment while watching!). Set in the 18th century, the movie’s about a young female artist (Noémie Merlant) who is commissioned to paint a portrait on a remote island. And let’s not forget the music: if you haven’t watched the movie yet, prepare to get chills during the bonfire chanting scene.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire won the Queer Palm at Cannes and was praised for its historical accuracy, fantastic screenplay, and breathtaking cinematography.
By Sophia MillmanĬéline Sciamma’s exploration of friendship, love, and art is an absolute masterpiece. Disappointingly, the 2020 Marche des Fiertés (Paris Pride) was canceled this year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to honor queer French culture! For that purpose, we’ve come up with a list of the best French LGBTQ+ movies you can stream at home. To celebrate Pride, you probably won’t be able to go to a festival, drag show, or rainbow concert this June.
