Portrait of a Lady on Fire

In 1760, in Brittany, France, the talented young female painter Marianne (played by Nomi Merante) received a commission to complete the portrait of the wealthy young lady Héloïse (played by Adele Haenel) before her marriage without the other party's knowledge. The two depended on each other on an isolated island. During the day, the female painter secretly observed the young lady's every move, and only at night did she indulge in painting. Under the close contact between the painting and the painted, even in an era full of ethical restrictions, the two gradually developed a taboo and ambiguous relationship. As the wedding day got closer, their love became more and more intense...