Portrait of a Lady on Fire – Perth Festival

"A masterpiece. A devastatingly unforgettable story of love and memory." - Indiewire

In 1770, before female artists were acknowledged, painter Marianna is commissioned to make an engagement portrait of Héloïse. The reluctant bride refuses point blank to pose so Marianna must watch her in secret and paint at night from her memories. Looking, and being looked at, Marianna and Héloïse slowly begin to form a sensual bond. Portrait of a Lady on Fire depicts with brilliant insight how the world can look different through a woman’s eyes.

Winner Best Screenplay 2019 Cannes Film Festival

Director: Céline Sciamma
Cast: Adèle Haenel, Luana Bajrami, Noémie Merlant
119mins, M
French with English subtitles

Gates open 6pm | Film starts 8pm.
Seating by general admission.
Seats cannot be saved prior to gates opening at 6pm.

This film is classified as 75% Highly Visual Content.