PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE Cast and Crew Q&A | TIFF 2019
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Hired to paint a portrait ahead of a prospective marriage, an artist in 18th-century Brittany finds herself falling for the reclusive would-be bride, in the Cannes Queer Palm-winning fourth feature from writer-director Céline Sciamma (Girlhood).
Winner of both the Queer Palm and Best Screenplay awards at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the fourth feature from French writer-director Céline Sciamma (TIFF '14's Girlhood) is an exquisite portrait of hidden love, art, eros… and the gaze.
Set in 18th-century Brittany, Portrait of a Lady on Fire follows Marianne (Noémie Merlant), an artist commissioned by an Italian noblewoman (Valeria Golino) to paint a portrait of her reclusive daughter Héloïse (Adèle Haenel, also at the Festival in Deerskin), who is soon to be married.
The peculiar conditions of this assignment, however, require that Marianne never announce to Héloïse the objective of her visit. Instead, Marianne is to escort Héloïse on walks, posing as a hired companion while closely observing her subject so as to render her likeness on canvas in secret.
Dissatisfied with her initial portrait, Marianne petitions her patroness for a second chance. Marianne then confesses the ruse to Héloïse, procuring her cooperation and allowing the women to forge a much closer bond - one that will lead to a passionate intimacy.
Gorgeously captured by cinematographer Claire Mathon (TIFF '13's Stranger by the Lake), Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a slow burn in which every word, glance, and touch holds the promise of undiscovered territory. The film engages the emotions and the intellect in tandem, as our heroines discuss the purposes of art and life while their love builds from a spark to a blaze. Sciamma uses this stirring love story to apprehend what it means to truly see - and to truly be seen.
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This is what happens when lesbian movies are made by lesbians. MASTERPIECE !!!
@constancecheng9423
4 жыл бұрын
actually is film is inspired by Adele and Celine 's true love story!
@esmfamil5086
4 жыл бұрын
@@constancecheng9423 awww that's so cute😍😍😍
@sloansenegal8563
4 жыл бұрын
@@constancecheng9423 how do you know this haha
@constancecheng9423
4 жыл бұрын
@@esmfamil5086 thanks
@constancecheng9423
4 жыл бұрын
@@sloansenegal8563 , Celine said what she was writing a script and she thought about Adele in her mind, and also when Celine won the best director award in Sweden, she said in the public that she made this movie because of Adele! you google online and check out all the interview for the film, then you will find it out !
I cried at the very end. I’m gonna say this, I firstly did cuz the story really touched me, but I really cried cuz man this a beautiful movie so perfect, and it saved my life. After I came out of the theater I said to myself I really love cinema and I want to stay alive to come again and see more movies like this. This women are geniuses. They are my new obsession.
@GentM2015
4 жыл бұрын
Ever since I saw this movie every time I feel down I just think about how good this movie made me feel and it helps a lot.
@carmengloria9990
4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. It happens the same to me.
@harleyquiinnnn
4 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful comment. There are so many things worth living for and I'm glad this film made you see one of them. Once you start seeing these things more and more things are going to add until life is actually really enjoyable. I still have to see this film but I couldn't be more excited
@hehehe6048
4 жыл бұрын
You should watch 'The Handmaiden', it's lesbian movie masterpiece too with plot twists and happy end, you'll love it!
@lexagriffin3220
4 жыл бұрын
Wow,saved your life!😊👏
Adele stands at Celine’s side like me waiting for my mom to finish her talking with a friend at grocery store
@agustinamarino7023
2 жыл бұрын
Your comment is hilarious 😂
@vin_rouge180
2 жыл бұрын
hahaha so specific xd
@Yasmin-rf2ne
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@Tamii-PasamelachelitaSant
Ай бұрын
Jajajaj yes.
Everybody is talking about Adele but can Noemie be anymore precious? She looks so classy
@i.1213
4 жыл бұрын
I think that all the three of them couldn’t be better and more charming. 💘
@harleyquiinnnn
4 жыл бұрын
@@i.1213 You're right, all of them are charming :) They are so charismatic, all in their own way
@i.1213
4 жыл бұрын
Harley Quinn, Agreed 💯
@duelbuster123
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm looking for noemie team
@maryz5725
4 жыл бұрын
@@duelbuster123 ouuuu! yeaaaah!!
adele is so charming in such an awkward and unconventional way i think im in love with her
@rhubarbbikini3794
3 жыл бұрын
I’m your 600th like lol
@padatik7264
3 жыл бұрын
*_we_ are in love with her
@conradboloks
3 жыл бұрын
@@padatik7264 **We are in love with her
@TruncatedMusic05
3 жыл бұрын
she's the french version of aubrey plaza
@vin_rouge180
2 жыл бұрын
@@TruncatedMusic05 and Billie Eilish lol
Adele after explaining what she has been done to prepare for the role and suddenly “I don’t know if you understand anything but I worked before.” Best conclusion ever! 😂😂😂
@agentstarling9998
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha Voila! 👏🤣👏🤣👏🤣
@rc7211
4 жыл бұрын
I think she said "but I worked it for." (à cause de la sujet-objet-verbe construction en français), meaning she put in a lot of effort into it.
"desire is all about delay"
@constantlyevolving6967
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, this got me too. xXx
@dhruvboghey3255
4 жыл бұрын
Means ?
@constantlyevolving6967
4 жыл бұрын
@@dhruvboghey3255 Meaning that her statement about desire resonated powerfully ie. it got my 'full' attention and provided a valuable new perspective on my relationship with this phenomena. xXx
@dhruvboghey3255
4 жыл бұрын
@@constantlyevolving6967 but how it is delayed ?
@constantlyevolving6967
4 жыл бұрын
@@dhruvboghey3255 If a desire is not instantly gratified there is a space in between. In this space, delay exists. xXx
adèle and céline destroyed me in water lilies and I let them do the exact same thing in portrait. the lengths I go for french gay cinema
@lebaneseblonde09
4 жыл бұрын
ugh same
@The_Soulful_Ginger
4 жыл бұрын
loudmarble I fell absolutely head over heels in love with Adèle in Water Lilies..omg that movie wrecked me lol
@MrRandyMarsch
4 жыл бұрын
Have you seen "La belle saison" ?
@caughtcrjfever2107
4 жыл бұрын
Did you watch blue is the warmest colour?
@yencongstantino
4 жыл бұрын
@@caughtcrjfever2107 ah yes the most problematic lesbian film ever made
This movie really blew me away. It was just so well done in every aspect.
@Fleyk1707
4 жыл бұрын
This film makes you really appreciate everything about cinema as a medium. That's why it's my personal film of the year.
and it the meantime France insults them at the Cesars by awarding that Polanski bastard and not them... I'm so ashamed. This film is history, it's magnificent and makes me proud of French cinema. They deserve all the success abroad
@ozybeastias8893
4 жыл бұрын
I know. I thought Green Book winning Best Picture was bad.
@gilespeterson6832
4 жыл бұрын
Ozybeastias Green Book winning means nothing in comparison to this
@vin_rouge180
2 жыл бұрын
100% agree with you
Why is no one telling how surreal Noemi is!! Throughout the movie, its her dedication that anchored the story. I love Adele but credit is due where its deserving.
@amycamila1918
4 жыл бұрын
Ikr. I love Adele but most of the attention is on Adele, Noemie played the greater effort. She is not even a right handed but still did well to make it believable that she is.
@b.k.akhila1700
4 жыл бұрын
YES! Adele’s great and she did do a fantastic job but Noémie was unbelievably good. Her micro expressions were breathtaking! She definitely deserves more credit or atleast as much appreciation as Adèle’s getting.
Noémie looks like a mix of Emma Watson and Lily James. I mean I’m gay and I find her so intriguingly beautiful.
@gracerobertson3542
4 жыл бұрын
she kinda looks like Tom Daley too, the Olympic diver
@ereagan4
3 жыл бұрын
She reminds me of a younger Michelle Dockery as well.
@user-km9bx3gf3z
3 жыл бұрын
@@gracerobertson3542 wtf yes
@DHU11
2 жыл бұрын
Mix of Shailene Woodley & Emma Watson to me lol
adele is so adorable wtf
Céline really knows her way around words...she explains things so simply yet vividly, and she can make an audience laugh! Awesome woman.
The director looks classy af. I'm so proud to watch a great movie like this. All cast and crew are truly superior!!
I just finished it tonight. It took me two nights, as I was afraid to finish it the first time. It took me a lot of pauses before finishing, I get overwhelmed at certain moments that I had to pause and cry. After finishing the movie, I know this is one of the films that is burned in my memory and will forever have a place in my life. Some are not fleeting. Thank you Celine Sciamma. Thank you, Adele Haenel and Noemie Merlant.
@Troublenut
4 жыл бұрын
culota where can i watch it?
@sweetbepsycho
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, where we can watch it? Can you give us the link?
@4b_tles.
2 жыл бұрын
same!
@weirdo66636
Жыл бұрын
i felt overwhelmed and had to pause too! cool to hear i’m not the only one 😮 and it took me 2 nights too
At 12:50, Adele is asked by an audience member what it's like to be a muse who turned into a collaborator. She replies that she has always been a collaborator and when prompted to go into further detail, defers to Celine who very slyly and lovingly encourages Adele to answer as they would answer the same. Immediately Adele is uncomfortable and nervous and asks Celine for help. Without missing a beat, Celine jumps in and saves her. Idk, it's such a small moment but I've watched it many times and am moved by the love and respect these women have for one other. Not to mention how very protective they are of each other. Their friendship is something else. Chef's kiss. Goodnight.
@nicolycrispi3134
4 жыл бұрын
aren't they girlfriends? i think they are
@angeladimitrova559
3 жыл бұрын
@@ye6657 aren’t they still together?
@keiramercer644
3 жыл бұрын
@@angeladimitrova559 who is Celine in the movie?
@angeladimitrova559
3 жыл бұрын
@@keiramercer644 Celine is the director of the movie
This movie's like fine wine. The more you watch, the better it gets.
I have an enormous crush on Noemie! Her acting is just amazing! That painter’s gaze is so realistic.
Celine is so eloquent. I love it.
@greenkitty82
3 жыл бұрын
I know, she is so interesting. You know she's one of those people that if you invited her around for dinner you'd still be up till sunrise talking because her visions and views are so interesting. Very smart woman who made this absolutely wonderful film.
2:36 Celine: Even tho it last 4 hours... Me: I wish!
@elenavedere3613
4 жыл бұрын
same !
@Kalebent
4 жыл бұрын
I thought she said "It lasts FOR hours"?
I can't believe this women saved my life
@fabulouscat130
4 жыл бұрын
womans* 😂🙈
@gilespeterson6832
4 жыл бұрын
fabulous cat sobbing in the bath tube as we speak
@fabulouscat130
4 жыл бұрын
@@gilespeterson6832 adèle was so damn confident and proud of herself about the bath tube at that interview 🤣🤣
@alicetkach3890
3 жыл бұрын
@@fabulouscat130 *Women
@DevyanshBahri
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that! :)
watched this film 3 times it could be my favorite of the year
@shaaanali
4 жыл бұрын
Ellen Guan it’s favorite in iffk-Kerala India (most of my frnds crazy abt portrait of lady ...😘)
@ilfermen9570
4 жыл бұрын
Is it online? Can you give me the link please?
@ilfermen9570
4 жыл бұрын
My Destiny thank you
Celine is hilarious!!! When a sense of humor can transcend language barriers so smoothly, you know you got a genius on your hands. She’s brilliant.
"Haunted by the last image of a love story." When watching it, I didnt realise those images of Heloise were taints of the memory and it was a crossing between timelines, but now that I realise, it makes me love this film more and more. What a brilliant film and screenplay, damn
15:32 Adèle said "T'as dit quoi?" (What did you say?) to Céline and that was the most adorable thing
@Iyad46gamer
2 жыл бұрын
Céline : You seem to know. Adèle : Yeah Adèle : t'as dis quoi? 😂
Adele is legendarily gay.. I love her sooooooo very much.
in moments like this you can hear my heart beating in gay
Every actress on their work: "I don't know if you understand anything, but I worked before." ~ Adèle Haenel
8:08. It was not me..... she’s so charming
I love how they struggle with some of the English words and help each other come up with the right one. But they all speak good English. I would like to see Sciamma’s other creations. I hope to see these two women do a sequel or another project together. I also want to read the book that they were reading in the story.
@johannauhl8862
4 жыл бұрын
the story they were reading was the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice. it's short so you can probably find a pdf version by googling it.
Céline Sciamma is such a brilliant mind. The way she explained the film being contemporary is just absolutely unique, and spot on. I've seen this film x3 thus far. And am still in awe each time I view it.
I love Adele, she is just soo real, like I can see everything going on in her mind, and the energy and awkwardness is so refreshing. Dont get me wrong I love Noemie too, but she has a completely different quality about her, the class and elegance, naturally exudes from her. She honestly intimidates me (in a good way) how collected she is.
@rhubarbbikini3794
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
Adele’s demeanor reminds of Kristen Stewart in her earlier days. I think it’s so refreshing and cute seeing someone so beautiful and talented get a little awkward and nervous. It shows genuine humility. I’ve always been captivated by Adele when I first saw her in water lilies! It was a pleasant surprise when I found out was into girls in real life! Well... not like I ever have a chance anyway, just happy to know she bats for our team 🌈
This is what happens when three lovely ladies decide to make a film....the loveliest film of our time.
"Portrait of a lady on fire" is one of the best movies I've seen in the last 10 years. A 1/4 thru the movie I knew what was going 2 take place, I was kinda looking forward 2 it as a guy, but 1/2 half way thru, i totally forgot about that and was just simply taken away of how beautifully the film was made & acted. WOW..
Adele's head toss in 7:47 kills me haha, she looks oddly attractive, so does Noémi, both of them spread out the celebrity vibe, classy and elegant
I don't know why everyone is talking about only Adele, but in case of me I'm mostly attracted to Noemie and her amazing acting skills. This was the first movie where I came across both of them for the first time and now I'm a big fan of Noemie Merlent!!!!!!!
You can tell the relationship dynamics between Céline and Adèle just from watching this interview, haha! It is adorable actually. It seems like Adèle really looks up to Céline as Cèline is so mature and thoughtful and Céline simply adores Adèle and her playfulness.
This film simply took my breath away! I've loved films all my life but now I don't think I want to see any more because nothing, NOTHING, will be as beautiful as this!
"homeland of britney spears" lmao
Best film I saw in 2019.
Adele feeling shyness is such a mood
I've watched this profoundly beautiful film about 8 times now - it reaches down into the very depths of human emotion and helps us all to remember and not to regret.
I think I’m in love with Céline... her swagger, her charm, ugh
Adele is so addicting lmao I can’t stop looking at her
I wish I heard the questions more clearly, but I loved the applause from the people on the film. Celine is great. Wish more questions for Naomi as well.
I'm in love with Noémie. That's it.
4:58 *Tap tap tap tap tap *😂😂 I love her
They're so hecking cute. I'm absolutely in love with them and this wonderful project they created. We've been blessed.
Celine worried that brittanny sounds like britney spears was hilarious. What a classy, smart and funny woman
I’ve watched the film 3 times and I’m gonna watch it over and over again and hopefully polish my French..Noemie you’re just too glorious to watch. 💓
Both lead actresses really portrayed well their characters & made me cried because the end part of the movie sort of leaving the answer to the viewers.
This is no joke... A ....no word to explain the quality of the screenplay of love of a woman for a woman. Gently depicted the purity of love women's love. Madam celine, id make a request to you to draw another portrait of more love between heloise (my dear adele ) and beautiful Mariane. Thank you for the art...You gave to this world. Im proud to be living in the same era.
Best movie of 2019. As crazy as this may be, I have a similar story. I still think about if ill ever see her again. The memory of a lost love.
im just so in love with noemie... i cant stop thinking about her after finishing the film
@august17breeze2
4 жыл бұрын
I just watched the clips in youtube and yes I fell the same way too ❤️
@shannonbenson7711
4 жыл бұрын
Same
@NoorAsyikinMdNor-em5pi
3 жыл бұрын
me too
Adéle is.....FBIFNFHDJSKSJDBSKS SOMEONE SAVE ME I CANNOT STOP BINGING HER VIDEOS ON KZread
@rhubarbbikini3794
3 жыл бұрын
same
Adèle Haenel seems so nervous here and slightly startled obviously overwhelmed by the applause but she has a very intense stare 12:18 12:26 and an off kilter vibe about her.......
@dr.pennington1664
4 жыл бұрын
she does that quite often in a lot of interviews I've seen :)
@sailis1809
4 жыл бұрын
I have been a fan of Adéle's for 12 years now (since Water Lilies first came out) and I have always thought that she may very well have some form of Autism/ADD. The unusual ticcing, seemingly involuntary repetitive movements, rather odd facial expressions and physical awkwardness etc really stick out a mile and seemingly point to a 'disorder' of this kind. However I just love how utterly unique and 'Adéle' these mannerisms are, and how special and 'herself' she is, and I truly wouldn't change a thing about her.
@karenling2106
4 жыл бұрын
my name is lilian penih
@mellove3347
4 жыл бұрын
she is captivating. She always leaves me with wanting to know about more of what is occupying her thoughts
@SM-yw9id
4 жыл бұрын
@@sailis1809 it's obvious that she is just shy and has anxiety, nothing more. I have similar reactions when many people focus on me.
I love Celine so so much!! She's so funny and personable 😍
Wow! The movie is the very definition of ART, BEAUTY AND LOVE. 💕😍
I love it when she said that the whole movie thought was very 'cerebral' while the movie is all about emotion and love; something really subjective. Also, they are so smart and beautiful, I'm enchanted!
Excelente película hicieron un magnífico trabajo!! Me reencantó verla muchas gracias por su trabajo!!
I just watched this movie last night and I will be consuming every single other piece of media related to it on KZread!!
A Masterpiece! 10/10.
it's super interesting to listen to céline talk about her creative process! i wondered the same thing that the person who asked about the image of heloise marianne kept seeing and the answer amazed me as much as the rest of the movie. one of my fav movies ever since i first watched it
Una de las mejores películas que he visto de la temática, realmente una obra magnífica! 💕
Celine is so funny ugh I love her
Adèle Haenel’s faces make this video a master piece.
adèle's faces are KILLING ME lmao
@rhubarbbikini3794
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr she makes the exact same face I do when she opens her eyes as if someone something really weird and strange just happened
@angelesskies
2 жыл бұрын
I think she might have Tourette’s, when she gets anxious here, her facial expressions and head turns get really consistent. I get them as well when i’m anxious, although mine aren’t as consistent.
i need celine's charisma and confidence
I just came home from this movie 😍
Noemi is so classsssyyyyyyyyyyyy
@jazmintabuena
4 жыл бұрын
She also kinda looks like Courtney Cox hahaha
THE CHARISMA of celine
Nice and sweet connection between those two actresses ( 7:52 & 16:55 )
"so the gaze were real" oh my god
Adele was like 11:55 = Sending data to the translation. 12:07 = *Process failed* try again.. 12:25 = OK, my patience for the language is done. For me, it looks natural and cute. And I can feel that. >__
13:14 NOTE FOR MYSELF Definition of the muse and what's wrong with it
The greatest director of 21st century 💖💖💖
This is the best movie,1 word GOAT, I ever seen so far, can't stop to watch ovr nd ovr again just for Noemi😘. Oh I really love her😍🥰😘lv frm India 🇮🇳 keep going
Celine is such a incredible movie director
12:52 Adèle is so freaking adorable... I wish she would marry me
@brunnacardy9632
4 жыл бұрын
lol
adele looks like an older billie eilish lmao
@pepica5
4 жыл бұрын
i was thinking the same 😁
@kleinhopi
4 жыл бұрын
Same
@kidneythief91
4 жыл бұрын
She has those Margaret Qualley eyes 👀
@emppuv6083
4 жыл бұрын
I told my friend I thought she looked like Billie right after watching the movie!! Her eyes, smile,,the side profile is even more alike
@alexandras.6638
4 жыл бұрын
Ugh um maybe it's billie looks like Adele?
noemie is a queen.she took my heart
Omg no wonder Adele's face was soo familiar when I finally got to watch this magnificent film! She was also in Water Lilies!! ❤❤ daym.. I'm a long time gay
Incredible movie. Really really great
Im really obsessed with this movie...❤️❤️❤️I watched it countless times..the story touched me so much..hopefully there will be part 2?pleeeaaaassseee...heloise and marianne look good together...🥰
I do agree it is the greatest film. A Masterpiece. A Gemstone.
i'm kind of in love with both of them but at the same time want them to be in love with each other
Adele is sooo awkward but in a cute way. Damn her awkwardness is a charm!!!!!
@TRINZINI
3 жыл бұрын
Feels more like some kind of attention-deficit disorder. Amazing that she could be so calm and composed in her acting when she's so "out there" in person.
Amazing bravo!!!
i am totally and completely in love with adele and noemie jesus
7:47. Adele asked Noemie to answer the question 😂😂x
@meruthosu
4 жыл бұрын
Adele does that a lot, she's teasing I think.
So like, where can I get this top energy power suit that Adele is wearing? Its effing slick.
@rhubarbbikini3794
3 жыл бұрын
Idk but I want it too
@leylaserbest1078
2 жыл бұрын
the description 💀💀💀
I notice that Adele was more nervous in this ....it reminded me of myself, I have a lot of anxiety and have OCD and my body starts doing odd movements non-stop specially in high stress situation.. So I have always wondered if she just has anxiety
I’ve fallen 😵😵😍😍❤️❤️
EU SO PRECISAVA DE UMA CONTINUAÇÃO DESSE FILME CARA TO CHOCADA
Haha.. I love how adele's move,, haha.. I watched this film 4x here in the Philippines and i was so in love with this movie.. I smiled the whole time watching this interview,, and my eyes just focus on adele,, hehe.. Ithe gaze,,, yeah. And noemie, she's so adorable and beautiful,, Celine just a great derector,,, over all.. I really love this movie ❤❤😍.. .. And I'm so gay about adele,, haha. April 25, 2020
@__as7asd616
3 жыл бұрын
Big screen? Missed it, damn...
Céline was so funny in the intro! She's the best!!!
Love love love them so much 😍😍😍😍
the movie is outstanding!!i really admire this movie!!the Actors! The director Writer,creator everyone involve in this film