mythology, art history and the female gaze in portrait of a lady on fire

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This is a video essay about the 2019 film, Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Exploring how the film subverts the historic western art canon and ideas of the male gaze, especially through the use of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:33 Part I: Looking is Dangerous
09:39 Part II: The Artist and the Muse
14:33 Part III: The Poet's Choice
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Music appearing in this video:
Storm - Antonio Vivaldi
La Jeune Fille en Feu (Bande originale du film) - Para One, Arthur Simonini

[@annclancy6783]

For myself this is the best movie ever made. The cinematic views alone are beyond believe. I have a friend who saw this in Paris and told me people stood up and cheered more than once and during the movie not just at the end. Can’t tell you how many times tears just overwhelmed me and at the end of the movie as we went to leave I said wait I have to set here for a minute. It is very hard for me to watch again,although as a photographer and instructor of photography I recommend my students to view and learn

[@filmandroses]

well said ! it's an incredible film

[@suetan3229]

Great essay, shared it with a few friends. Please keep making em when inspiration hits ❤

[@nataliasosna7313]

one of the best video essays ive ever seen! just so good :)

[@filmandroses]

thank you so much!

[@newyorkmyndd9801]

Thank you, I have never tired of reactions or essays on this beautiful film. It cannot be discussed enough and the concept of the Female gaze in art/cinema/life cannot be discussed enough. ✌️!

[@filmandroses]

Thank you so much ! I couldn’t agree more, the film and the topics fascinate me endlessly :)

[@mariannapecherina4959]

I am absolutely captivated by your beautiful interpretation. That brings me the faith I can still find a person who is deep and thoughtful because people like you exists. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the inspiration and for this given faith. Please continue doing your hermeneutics work, stranger with a beautiful soul

[@filmandroses]

Thank you so so much! your comment made my day :) I hope to continue making these types of videos so your support means the world

[@antigangstainbalaclava369]

this is such a great video essay! i wish to see more essays like this from you! a very profound analysis, thank you so much for making this video ❤

[@theLore2000]

Ok why do I need to rewatch the film immediately lmao this made me love it even more

[@filmandroses]

yaaay let me know if you do

[@maryammiah9824]

THIS WAS INCREDIBLE!!!! I am in awe, you are so talented, well spoken and insightful. I particularly loved part 2 on the artist and the muse!! I hope to see more from you, even this little peak into your brain had me watching from start to end in awe :DDDDDDD

[@filmandroses]

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[@fluffysanchi2196]

THIS WAS AMAZING

[@filmandroses]

thank you so much!