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Today i watched this unreal masterpiece for the second time. Cèline Sciamma’s Portrait Of a Lady On Fire paints(its a movie) a vivid at the same time gloomy nature of a tender lesbian relationship between two young french women in the eighteenth century. Every frame of the film feels like a painting. It starts off as a film about glances and stares and slowly(not in a negative sense) unfolds itself into a reverie of a cathartic experience. Sciamma focussed on the power of a female gaze. She dares to tell us a lesbian story through the eyes of the women living it. She also touches the taboo subject of abortion. This movie immerses us into oceanic hues, lush canvas close ups and mystery of love. Outside we hear blowing of the wind and rushing of waves which juxtaposes with the inner turmoil these women are facing. The transformation of their memoir into their marker is shown with a perfect emotional arc for both the characters. It is filled with unforgettable moments especially the last scene which is one of most powerful shot i have ever seen. Sciamma’s film is carefully structured with beatiful shots by Claire Mathon.