A smoldering 18th-century love story set on the windswept coast of Brittany, this
film follows a painter secretly commissioned to capture the likeness of a reluctant
bride-to-be—without her knowledge. What begins as observation slowly turns to intimacy
in a masterfully restrained, achingly romantic tale of forbidden desire. Released
in 2019 and directed by Céline Sciamma, it shattered expectations at Cannes (winning
Best Screenplay) and stands as a landmark of queer cinema, boldly reclaiming the female
gaze and rewriting the visual language of love and longing.
Eventive. “Queer & Trans Film Festival 2025.” Accessed June 25, 2026. https://sqtff.eventive.org/films.
