Noémie Merlant & Adèle Haenel on their scintillating relationship in Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Noémie Merlant & Adèle Haenel are interviewed for their movie Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu) which is written and directed by Céline Sciamma. You can see our interview with Celine here: • Director Céline Sciamm... . The film also stars Luàna Bajrami, Valeria Golino, Armande Boulanger, Christel Baras and Guy Delamarche.
Plot: On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.
#NoemieMerlant #AdeleHaenel #PortraitOfALadyonFire #PortraitDeLaJeuneFilleEnFeu
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[@eyesthere]

the way adèle proudly said bath tube 😂 she's a charmer

[@frodobaggins6450]

the hand gestures made it much better

[@iratherbeanonymous6894]

That's What Make It Even More Hilarious... And Noémie's Resounding Confused _"Eh?"_ Only Compounds The Hilarity Of The Situation... 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@urstepdaddy007]

😁 😁 😁

[@danieschumann4974]

so cute!!! 😂

[@palmariat4867]

"Erotism based on collaboration, on imagination, not on domination"

[@nataliemarie9775]

palmariat loved that line!

[@itsfoodoclock2304]

nyahahaha

[@desireeluciano]

Love that ❤️

[@rosiedust3681]

I can’t believe they invented English. Womans. Bathtube.

[@anastasiakhain]

Lmao

[@sjbaem4448]

Lol, it's too cute

[@ariadnecolson1245]

I think youtube should rename itself to bathtube

[@TheBalloonpump]

french women speaking in any language is always better than the language itself

[@harleyquiinnnn]

@@ariadnecolson1245 I can't 😂😂😂😂😂

[@carrots_arelife2924]

0:38 when Noemie asks Adele how to say "bath tub" in English and Adele with the straightest face ever replies earnestly "bath tube" I DIED. I also feel sad that at some point in the future Noemie will become aware of how to say women and men in English and stop saying "womens"; that will be a sad day.

[@tc1806]

also the thought that Noémie might start saying "bath tube" from now on, thanks to Adèle

[@Wing-wh5ih]

She already knows it's not "womens", there was a vid of fans telling her how much they love her saying "womens" and she said "I tried to not say it"

[@unicornsandrainbowsandchic2336]

I am dying with you hahaha!

[@katiearthofer9544]

@@Wing-wh5ih do you have a link to the video of the fan saying that?

[@peoplediewhenising]

Wing i need to see the video pls. Post that link!!! 🥺

[@camilaoca]

They're interesting together. Adéle's strong voice and personality contrasts with Noémie's finesse.

[@farzanazafreen9495]

you said it!

[@actingout4462]

their chemistry onscreen is incendiary because of this, well said

[@Katrina-js7wt]

They're somehow complimenting each other.😍 And yass Noemie is so finesse. Love it.

[@duelbuster123]

womans yes. i agree. i love womans

[@vivian1062]

2:16-2:23 adele trying to contain her laugh when noemie says "WOMANS" yet again :')

[@riddance27lam79]

I have a feeling that Adele really enjoy teasing yet protecting Noémie at the same time in these press junket interviews. She always asked Noémie to speak first then she covered the rest of the answer. 😂

[@louisac8160]

it makes me really frustrated that we make these actors speak English - I feel like this happens a lot with French actors in particular but like, we all watched the films and read the subtitles. I would have no problem reading the subtitles for an interview as well so that the actors can converse, hear the questions, and answer in their language.

[@angelicaamora11]

Truuue

[@littlefox1871]

Especially in our language we have a lot of nuance word. A word can means something but we have like 5 word to express the same idea wnbut it will depend with the nuance. So when we talk in an other language i feel like we lose this subtle nuance and it is quite frustrating...

[@DepecheMode5]

​@littlefox1871 chill, it isn't the case only with your language

[@JustBeeCharmer]

Noémie and Adele speaking English together is the best thing this planet have

[@zilaaaaaaa]

0:39 the fact that she confidently said “ah! bath tube.” and the proud smile she made after even when noemie went “ah?!” lmao!!! 😂 i havent even watched the movie yet and i’m already loving these two!

[@lebaneseblonde09]

omg you need to watch it!!

[@allisonjiang2703]

@@zilaaaaaaa 123movies has pretty much any movie you could want to watch

[@Lulu-iq9ll]

4:30 noemie's "one day maybe" just added 10 years of my life span

[@canniloni]

couldn’t have phrased it better. it’s so ~soft and beautiful

[@mykenziedavis293]

Yessss she's so soft. The voice tone omg 😭😭

[@jade3127]

I'm so bad in english I understood "one day baby" and I was like "omg omg what just happened?!"😂😂🤦‍♀️

[@zhiweichen6195]

@@jade3127 baby lol

[@nornor4417]

@@jade3127 😂😂

[@kobiosama]

Adele is GAY ICON

[@strawberrymilk3352]

Is she actually gay??

[@seaweedproductions1116]

@@strawberrymilk3352 Yep

[@Katnip50]

REALLY?

[@TW-gr4qh]

My lord, their chemistry.

[@thespectralchannel]

This is one of the most powerful, beautiful, tender films ever made. As a lesbian, I found it wonderful not only for a truly pure and beautiful portrayal of sexual orientation, but also for its general non objectifying depiction of female relationships.

[@Tongbabah]

They look soooooo good together

[@georgeorr1042]

Butterfly B It was a beautiful looking film and quite original. Even though it was tasteful in terms of intimacy (really just kissing) it was very erotic - beyond anything a film with a man and woman could ever hope for.

[@Katrina-js7wt]

Yasss!

[@deborahdp7744]

They really do

[@majsteen89]

So good, it actually hurts

[@jcel4378]

1:10: I got excited when I thought she said "female gays". But was disappointed when I realized she was trying to say "female gaze". I think female gays is wayyyyy better.

[@shougokawada8491]

She didn't try to say it. She said it perfectly right. "Gays" and "gaze" sound completely the same in English.

[@Anjvitanatienza]

lol

[@h.a.s.42]

lol

[@annabella7285]

It’s amazing how good their English is. They may not perfectly conveying their thoughts in English, but to be able to understand these questions in English is pretty awesome! Also many of these journalists speak English with heavy accent, which undoubtedly makes it even more challenging.

[@MasterAppels]

he was speaking fast too. he should have slowed down but, credit to them, they understood him completely

[@The0nly0neAlive]

the way noemie smiles at adele's smile at 7:25 melted my heart

[@irachico8379]

I love the color match in the outfits(and Adele’s veins)

[@Wing-wh5ih]

They honestly act like a couple especially when asked if they kept any memorabilia with Adele saying they had a cape from a side project like it's nothing and Noemie is like "but it's still important" and then looking at Adele like "how dare you think so little of it"

[@karamelka333]

Exactly, I was thinking the same. And I agree with Noémie, it's something... capes with Swans on the back and as we all know, Swans have one partner for life..

[@alejandramedina7835]

@@karamelka333 but who give the cape to Adele? Was on the scrip? and Celine?

[@karamelka333]

@@alejandramedina7835 I don't know if it was in a script. Adèle and Noémie called it a side project in a vid, so I suppose maybe not. I just saw some pictures on Twitter: twitter.com/ssongda9525/status/1231810144733761538?s=19

[@BoiYahTfah]

Like how dare you forget our anniversary LOOOOOL

[@phuongtrangvo6113]

Heloise used to say "Do all lovers feel they're inventing something?" :")) yesssss, Adele and Noemie invented new words in English :v "Womans and Bathtube" LOL

[@anggrianiagustin]

😂😂😂😭😭😭🤣

[@strawberrymilk3352]

PLEASE

[@unnie2461]

Adele at the end smiling so cutely and noemie watching her also smiling 🥺

[@marioluzardo2354]

Page 28 ❤️

[@rociozayas-q1t]

CRYING

[@justawirdo]

STOOOOOP

[@dariagentile6467]

Is there a gentler human being than Noémie Merlant? I don't wanna know.

[@Katrina-js7wt]

I am so glad to know I'm not Alone in this observation. Thanks.

[@ahalfdevil3080]

LOL I see she is so gentle

[@elenrush8527]

The side eye / eye roll that Noemie gave Adele at 4:52... i died ❤️

[@sidneyquinn7652]

Adele's confidence in saying "bath tube" is life. 😍🤣😂

[@hp21nguyen]

Gosh, let them speak French. I'd rather read Engsub to fully comprehend their messages than this hardship.

[@angibee9589]

Well, I'm with you in this thought on the one hand. Somehow I commiserate with them every time they have to do interviews in english - but on the other hand both "womans" and "bathtube" are such funny adorable sweet remarkable "bloopers" I really really don't want to miss them now that I know about them. They are like the "salt in the soup" for the fandom of POALOF I'd think.

[@hiwalkalone1801]

They have to practice to improve their English you know lol let them be

[@Belacroix5]

@@hiwalkalone1801 they don't *need* to

[@majsteen89]

Hardship? It’s the most adorable thing I ever saw 😄❤️

[@Ad_Astra2023]

For god’s sake, couldn’t they hire someone who could speak French for this interview?

[@kb-zs3td]

Can we take a moment to appreciate adèle's hand veins. They are so perfect

[@kamileelaineballesteros3830]

I love how Adèle feels excited with every question but looks at Noémi to make her feel that she's a part of the conversation. Made me love them both, more

[@maaypinaay]

This feels more like an oral exam of English for them 😂

[@sjbaem4448]

I feel like maybe their English has improved from their earlier interviews or maybe it's just their confidence. They were both adorable here, I would love to see them together on screen again in like a romcom 🤷‍♀️

[@Katrina-js7wt]

Yes to that! Modern day this time or I guess if still period romance somewhere in the 1940s.

[@celinejvr7]

As someone who speaks English as a second language, I am in awe of them... when I stumbled over my words or can't pronounce something I just stop talking. They are so beautiful and this film hit me with something I have never felt before in a film. The costumes and sound design along with the acting is fantastic but the directing just sets the film on another level. This is now my favourite film of all time.

[@ciaranosullivan9352]

#2 .#1 is Carol

[@ThePhyze]

Portrait of a lady on fire is a brilliant, magnificent movie by an amazing team of Sciamma & these wonderful, gorgeous, intensely talented actresses. Superb!

[@jhymanzano975]

Adele's reaction when Noemie says Womans is such a life😍😍😍

[@naomit4954]

5:49 SO FRICKING CUTE. THERE ARE SO MANY PRECIOUS MOMENTS IN THIS VIDEO🥺🥺

[@marina-utmb]

The way I laughed unacceptably loud at the bath tube part😂🥰❤

[@satan9228]

Very well done interview. I was kind of surprised because a lot of male interviewers for this film did it very poorly.

[@simone222]

I love to see them together again in a similar project. Can't get enough of their mesmerising chemistry.

[@karamelka333]

At 5:40 Adèle: I think it's always hard to separate even nowadays, even if you can reach someone throught What'app, you know it doesn't... Noémie finishes: You don't know if the person will answer. Can't love them more, they are so cute, so comfortable with each other

[@tilly7144]

I feel like they are finding themselves in that situation look at their eyes 5:41 5:48

[@karamelka333]

​@@tilly7144 I agree.. they have incredible interaction, also at 00:28 and then Adèle's bath-tube explanation to Noémie :D

[@tilly7144]

@@karamelka333 yes 😊

[@lilyl.6715]

honestly that was a leading question and it put Adele in an awkward position because she didn’t agree

[@lol-bk1wq]

adéle is so attractive like she’s naturally charming- i had a crush on her throughout the whole film and it’s now my fav film

[@StaceyStaser]

They’re both so stunning, couldn’t have chose better people to play these characters

[@avabradford6830]

2:00 - 2:14 the guy starts pulling out his dictionary and talking at the speed of light and Noemi’s face is just blank 😂

[@shougokawada8491]

dictionary? You mean vocabulary?

[@avabradford6830]

No no I don’t

[@nikolepandblogger1914]

"We have our 28"...I'm dead ❤

[@deborahdp7744]

Wow how power that painting was she is still in love with her 28 ❤️🏳️‍🌈

[@mlcg1500]

I couldn't stop starring at Adele's hands and fore arms.. 😍

[@vin_rouge180]

look at those veins

[@anrazarts7238]

my mother doesn't know that I like womans

[@dimitrin.atmorejo394]

Me toooooo

[@soyunmalditofuckboy4068]

JAJAJSJJSJW

[@anonymouswoman8295]

Same

[@triviapyaar6649]

mine too smfh 😔

[@justawirdo]

same

[@jinjutalekpolgan5355]

They look like a couple

[@irachico8379]

Pim FR224 except they’re not

[@BoiYahTfah]

@@irachico8379 She didnt say they are LOL so dramatic

[@irachico8379]

The DeadBeat I mean people get crazy with such assumptions.just get over the fact it’s a movie

[@JL_thisisme]

кира чи you never know, noemie did not wear her ring anymore

[@BoiYahTfah]

@@irachico8379 I know but people can assume and go crazy, it doesn't make it true. How many people thought Leo and Kate were a couple after Titanic. It means they did a good job. Let people live their fantasies. Also, European celebs aren't bothered by fandoms rubbish like American celebs are tbh x

[@Mrbluebert]

the look Adele give Noemie ...AHHHHHH i'm dead

[@cosmicboneyard863]

adèles arm veins im crying

[@angelicaamora11]

"Ohh bath- tube." OHMYFGGGG ADELE IS JUST SO FREAKIN ADORABLE 😭😭😭😭🖤

[@angelicaamora11]

SHE EVEN TRIED TO EXPLAIN IT LMFAOOO

[@stevebob240]

Wow, I never once felt like I was watching people acting. Phenomenal movie.

[@angelicaamora11]

Adele always looked like she's processing everything 😂😂😂🖤

[@davidbays6717]

Just watched it and wow. What a movie. Its stunning. These 2 are superb in it.

[@EmmaLouise105]

Both are sooooo pretty,but I just cannot take my eyes off Adele's face!Her expressions/mannerisms,and I think adoration/chemistry,for Noémie, is just pure magic! Adele for an Oscar!!!!! POALOF..... X 28 X

[@alejandramedina7835]

I just love them!!!! Want to see these two working together again.

[@peppeppi6919]

I've been going crazy for a few days with the beauty and talent of these two beloved girls!!!

[@rute5101]

5:09 is a very interesting question. "Back then, when people say goodbye it could be goodbye forever. Do you think that people cherish their experiences with each other more back then than they do know because there was always that sense of something ending lingering over them?" I feel like that question wasnt appreciated enough :(

[@marina-utmb]

A: it's hard to separate even nowadays, even though you can reach them through whatsup N: you don't know if the person will answer 😭😂😂

[@BlueSkyUser3425]

See how Noemie look at Adele and raise her eyebrow, I believe she hint something when she said that🤣.. I think they had the same situation before where the message or call didn't be answered, most probably was Adele ignored it. Adele awkward look at Noemie when tried to carefully answer this question and said she doesn't know🤣🤣

[@sandratownsend9711]

Watched this beautiful film (Portrait of a Lady on Fire), with these two beautiful ladies, on the BBC recently. Best film ever! Deserving of an oscar! So thought provoking, and I loved that there was no music filling in all the moments when there was no speaking. Utterly captivating ❤❤

[@awoodard7215]

I saw this film in a theater by myself. The film was excellent.

[@mayrarocha1294]

I love Noémie and Adele they look so awesome together ! What a great couple ! I loved the movie i have watched maybe like 20 times ! Its a masterpiece celine siamma is a genius !!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@kristeandreatujague7016]

I hope they do some more films together. 💕

[@valerievishnay1358]

"she yea yeahhhh" we love Adele

[@dariagentile6467]

I feel like the answer Adèle gives at 5:05 about the feelings around goodbyes right now versus at that time ("I can not answer"), is the same smart, honest answer that Heloise gives Marianne on the shore, when she says she doesn't know if she knows how to swim. A sign that Celine Sciamma really managed to instill Adéle essence in Heloise character, despite them being so dramatically different. I personally would have answered "yes, of course" to the interviewer and tried to make up something, because I'm pretty basic.

[@rutujadeshmukh1224]

It is the other way round. The Heloise's character is based upon Adele, Celine said it. :) Adele being her usual self here.

[@dariagentile6467]

@@rutujadeshmukh1224 yep, that's what I was trying to say: "Celine Sciamma really managed to instill Adéle essence in Heloise character". My bad, the way I phrased my thought was probably too convoluted. :)

[@THEMOCU]

Rutuja Deshmukh celine and adele are dating btw

[@rutujadeshmukh1224]

@@THEMOCU Ooh... are they?

[@sianglaad955]

This was seriously one of the best interviews I've seen with them! Great questions and adorable answers. They are simply amazing together

[@dianakern6529]

Just saw the movie and it was amazing. These actresses did a superb job. The camera work was excellent.

[@gianellaaguero2843]

0:31 - 0:47 Omg Noémie is so cute, i can'ttttt.

[@luvbb23]

I cannot tell if Adele is trolling everyone with her bathtube comment. Anyway, both of them are so adorable!!

[@beccasouthwick]

luvbb23 noooo haha she said bathtub

[@terukoarimori]

You ain't the only one emotional about page 28 of them books hahaha I love it 2

[@Paulei08]

best interviewer ever!. nice questions.

[@desireejanegaskell7090]

Going crazy to noemie merlant!!! Very classy Lady.

[@Katrina-js7wt]

I knowwww. 😍

[@Katrina-js7wt]

Couldn't agree more. So finesse. You could she she's a bit shy but goes on like a pro.

[@sandrasanchezcortina375]

Noemí Merlant: Perfection... In all senses

[@florianchappuis6802]

Oh my god. I am french and I laughed so hard while hearing how Adele pronounced "Bathtub". I love em soooo much 😂❤ . I hope their english level never changes, it is way too funny this way.

[@clara7911]

What does Adele say at 0:28?

[@jade3127]

@@clara7911 She said "bah vas y Noémie", which means something like "well go ahead Noémie" but maybe I didn't translate It well cuz I'm bad in english😅😅

[@clara7911]

@@jade3127 thank you!!

[@user-ri8ps6cl4w]

poor Noemie always being bullied for her english 😂😂

[@giaannnaaaaaa]

Haha i dont think so its kinda cute. I will always love her english haha. It actually make me feel complete. Will forever grateful hahaآ

[@Katrina-js7wt]

I think so too... But then again, those who sorta bullies her who ain't French, well try learning her language and let's see which is more difficult to learn and speak.😀😁

[@angibee9589]

@@Katrina-js7wt Oh, I thought the OP meant Noémie being bullied by Adèle? No? (This kind of bullying is meant as teasing within an friendship so I think Noé can bear it lol!) - Where is she being bullied by others? I didn't recognize it?!

[@camilate]

NOÉLE NATION

[@emeraldramos8384]

Camila T I shouldn’t ship them as much as I do

[@camilate]

@straightphobic a lotta ppl will be scared

[@Katrina-js7wt]

@camilla t do you have Instagram of this already?

[@mayrarocha1294]

I absolutely love them together great chemistry thats why the movie was and will always be amazing ! Celine Sciamma is. Genius Also

[@Oblentehands]

Absolutely brilliant movie. Wonderful and very convincing acting, to say the least.

[@angibee9589]

Best thing of that bathtube moment is that the question was not even WHERE they were when they read the script but WHAT they thought!! (take a look at Adèle's face turning into a huge questionmark "what are you talking about??" lol!) - So thank you Noémie for getting that question SO wrong which was SO right!!

[@mintmindy]

They are amazing! LOVE their work in the movie :)

[@solangeboudreau6467]

I adore them!!! I want more!!

[@maisavilanova291]

I love their Interviews! They are so funny speaking English!

[@blondedivy]

they are SO CUTE🥺🥺🥺

[@njlloyd2881]

The finality question was spot on. I felt it as they said Goodbye.. You could know they were unlikely to meet again. That was heartwrenching.

[@ayal8842]

what a great interview. they give such smart answers and their personalities play so well off each other, plus the interviewer seems genuinely interested :)

[@pallavidhote7]

I love how real this interview is.

[@wansiya]

Good freshing questions, thank you :)

[@Giovani90]

Great questions. I do think people cherrished more the company of others. And goodbyes could be forever! Great interview.

[@yanjtian1514]

lovely to see noemie getting more comfortable in front of camera

[@swastman2]

Movie is mesmerizing. C'est très bien.

[@Alix13137]

I love them!

[@marciamilena1789]

Adele é uma maravilhosa atriz - pois é tão "ativa/inquieta" nas entrevistas ... E trabalhou tão bem na sua personagem....

[@tl8211]

Eu acho que a Noémie não cresceu em Paris. Adèle com certeza cresceu lá. É tipo São Paulo, cidade corrida.

[@harleyquiinnnn]

Great interviewer who asked smart and insightful questions. 👏🏼

[@raydongc]

I love this video

[@hsueh1021]

I love them both!!!

[@ApwilWelle]

Adorable adorable adorable these womans are!

[@legomybanana9325]

i love them speaking english! it is so cute awww i love the accents adorable. i love this movie

[@swirlandtwirl5417]

Thanks for that

[@1227dexter]

aaaaAAAHHH i love them can they just be together😩💕

[@folkgirrl]

2:20 Adele's smile lmfao when she says womens...

[@rituparna6133]

Just love them!

[@ixchel2229]

UGH I LOVE THEM