PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (2019) - Lesbian Interest Movie (Marianne and Heloise)


Marianne and Héloïse

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu) is a lesbian interest film released in 2019 that concerns Marianne who travels to an isolated island in Brittany, France to take up her commission to paint Héloïse at the end of the 18th century. Héloïse's mother wants Héloïse married off to a Milanese nobleman and requests Marianne to paint Héloïse's portrait in secret while pretending to be her companion. After a time Marianne begins to develop feelings for Héloïse and decides she cannot betray her trust any longer. This confession brings the pair together on a basis of trust and allows them to develop a deep connection.

>Marianne: I thought you had been scared off.
Héloïse: You were right. I am scared. Do all lovers feel they're inventing something? I know the gestures. I imagined it all, waiting for you.
Marianne: You dreamt of me?
Héloïse: No. I thought of you.

Marianne and Heloise in Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) Movie on the beach
Marianne and Heloise (Portrait of a Lady on Fire, 2019)

Portrait of a Lady on Fire Movie Quote
Héloïse: I feel something new.
Marianne: What?
Héloïse: Regret.
Marianne: Don't regret. Remember. I'll remember when you fell asleep in the kitchen.
Héloïse: I'll remember your dark look when I beat you at cards.
Marianne: I'll remember the first time you laughed.
Héloïse: You took your time being funny.
Marianne: That's true. I wasted time.
Héloïse: I wasted time too. I'll remember the first time I wanted to kiss you.
Marianne: When was that?
Héloïse: You didn't notice?
Marianne: At the feast around the bonfire.
Héloïse: I wanted to, yes. But that wasn't the first time.
Marianne: Tell me.
Héloïse: No, you tell me.
Marianne: When you asked if I had known love. I could tell the answer was yes. And that it was now.
Héloïse: I remember.

 

Marianne and Heloise Kiss in the Cave in Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
Marianne and Heloise Kiss


Noémie Merlant (as Marianne)

Adèle Haenel (as Héloïse)

Note: Céline Sciamma, director of #portraitofaladyonfire is in a relationship with Adèle Haenel who plays Héloïse in real life.

Read more about Portrait of a Lady on Fire on IMDb

Country of Origin: France

Genre: Drama

Language: French

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 120 minutes, 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2019

Director: Céline Sciamma

Screenplay: Céline Sciamma

Other Links
Portrait of a Lady on Fire on Wikipedia
Portrait of a Lady on Fire on Rotten Tomatoes
Other Films by Céline Sciamma
Other Lesbian Interest Movies



THE GROUND BENEATH MY FEET (Der Boden unter den Füßen) (2019) - Lesbian Interest Film from Austria


The Ground Beneath My Feet (Der Boden unter den Füßen) is a lesbian interest film featuring Lola, a late twenties career driven management consultant who works 100 hours a week and lives from one hotel to the next. None of her colleagues know about her sister Conny who has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. When Lola discloses to her boss and lover Elise that her work performance is being impacted on by her home life Lola realizes she has to decide what's most important to her.

Valerie Pachner (as Lola)

Pia Hierzegger (as Conny)

Mavie Hörbiger (as Elise)

Michelle Barthel (as Birgit)

Read more about Der Boden unter den Füßen (The Ground Beneath My Feet) on IMDb

Country of Origin: Austria

Genre: Drama

Language: German

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2019

Director: Marie Kreutzer

Screenplay: Marie Kreutzer



Other Links
The Ground Beneath My Feet (Der Boden unter den Füßen)(2019) on Wikipedia
Other Lesbian Interest Movies

THE GIRL KING (2015) - Lesbian Interest Film from Sweden - Kristina and Ebba


The Girl King is a Swedish lesbian interest movie about the early life of Queen Kristina (born 1626) and her love for the Countess Ebba Sparre. Set in 17th century Sweden amidst the turmoil of The Thirty Years war of Protestantism versus Catholicism The Girl King is a biographical portrait of Queen Kristina's struggle to assert herself as a woman in a man's world and the tide of conservative forces opposed to her ideas of modernization. The Girl King also explores Queen Kristina's awakening sexuality and provides a few choice love scenes between Kristina and Ebba.

Read more about The Girl King on IMDb

Malin Buska as Queen Kristina (Christina)

Sarah Gadon as Countess Ebba Sparre

Country of Origin: Sweden

Genre: Drama / Crime

Language: Swedish

Runtime: 1 hour 46 mins - 2.26 minute trailer

Release Date: 2015

Director: Mika Kaurismäki

Screenplay: Michel Marc Bouchard

Related Links
The Girl King on Wikipedia
The Girl King on Rotten Tomatoes
Other Lesbian Interest Movies

WATER LILIES (Naissance des pieuvres) (2007) - Lesbian Interest Movie


Marie and Floriane (Waterlilies, 2007)

Water Lilies (Naissance des pieuvres) is a lesbian interest film directed by #CélineSciamma of Portrait of a Lady on Fire fame that follows Marie who is desperate to join the local pool's synchronized swimming team. Marie's interest is not however solely in swimming but rather offers the chance to get close to Floriane. Marie eventually befriends Floriane and becomes a bit of gopher meanwhile Anne is upset that Marie is spending all her time and energy on Floriane. The action in Water Lilies takes place over the summer break in a Paris suburb and depicts the familiar story of unrequited love - a bitter sweet tale.

Pauline Acquart (as Marie)

Adèle Haenel (as Floriane)

Louise Blachère (as Anne)

Read more about Water Lilies on IMDb

Country of Origin: France

Genre: Drama

Language: French

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 85 minutes, 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2007

Director: Céline Sciamma

Screenplay: Céline Sciamma

Other Links

Water Lilies on Wikipedia
Water Lilies on Rotten Tomatoes
Other Films by Céline Sciamma
Other Lesbian Interest Movies


LESBIAN INTEREST SHORT FILMS - 10+ Stand Out Must-See International Movies

If you are interested in queer films then you are likely to enjoy the following list of handpicked lesbian interest short films (LGBTQ+ short films) from around the world. Although not all are recent releases these shorts have been chosen for their relevance and entertainment value. In virtually all cases these foreign language films come with English subtitles and many are in HD.

Traumtänzerin (Dream Dancer) (2019) 21 mins

Charlie and Viky 

Traumtänzerin (Dream Dancer) is a lesbian interest short film from Germany about two young women Charlie and Viky who are in the same class at school and are also in a relationship. Charlie's controlling father tries to intervene to break them up and sorely tests their bond and their relationship.


Starring: Laura Kerkau as Charlie and Antina Albrecht as Viky

Country of Origin: Germany

Language: German with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Alicia Zimmerman (Alicia Zett)



Citizen Jane (2014) 16 mins

Jane and Maryann 

Set against the background of the military's secret war on homosexuality Citizen Jane is a short film (IMDb 7.6) which tells the story of Jane who is noticed by her superior officer Maryann for more than her soldiering skills. Maryann enlists the help of fellow officer Toni to help provide an opportunity for her to meet with Jane informally.


Starring: Tirra Dent as Jane and Alison Wandzura as Maryann

Country of Origin: Canada

Language: English

Director and Screenplay: Cari Green



Allez (2011) 16 mins

Trine and Sofia 

Allez (IMDb 7.7) is a Danish short film which follows Trine who admires Sofia from afar but never ventures to tell her. When Trine finds out that Sofia is leaving the fencing club they both belong to for Germany she realises that its her last opportunity to let Sofia know her feelings.


Luise Skov as Sofia and Anna Stokholm as Trine

Country of Origin: Denmark

Language: Danish with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Oliver Tonning



A Private Matter (2015) 26 mins

Abbi and Charlie 

A Private Matter (IMDb 7.9) is the story of Abbi, a not-out lesbian who takes her female partner Charlie home to meet her conservative farming family with disastrous consequences.


Starring: Bianca Bradey as Charlie (from Starting From Now webseries) and Giselle van der Wiel as Abbi

Country of Origin: Australia

Language: English

Director and Screenplay: Kate Halpin



The Kiss (Pocalunek) (2013) 23 mins

Emilia and Matylda 

The Kiss (IMDb 7.4) is the story of Emilia who meets Matylda one night at a disco and goes home with her only to find the next day that her memory of the night's events is hazy. Did they kiss or didn't they? - that is the question.


Starring: Agnieszka Zulewska as Emilia and as Matylda

Country of Origin: Poland

Language: Polish with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Filip Gieldon



Social Butterfly (2013) 14 mins

Margaret and Chloe 

In Social Butterfly (IMDb 6.2) 30 year old Margaret gate crashes Chloe's 18th birthday party in the South of France. While Margaret is casing the joint for what she can get, virgin Chloe has first-time sex on her mind.


Starring: Anna Margaret Hollyman as Margaret and Camille Claris as Chloé

Country of Origin: USA and France

Language: English and French

Director and Screenplay: Lauren Wolkstein



Somewhere Only We Know (2008) 10 mins

June and Edna 

Somewhere Only We Know (IMDb 8.1) tells the story of June and Edna, two women who fall in love in 1940's New Zealand. When they act on their feelings it propels their lives in different directions that have long-term consequences for both.


Starring: Camille Keenan as June and Yvette Reid as Edna

Country of Origin: New Zealand

Language: English

Director and Screenplay: Jamie Lawrence



Polaroid Song (2012) 19 mins

Lise and Flory 

In Polaroid Song (IMDb 6.8) set in the early 1990's France Lise, an aspiring photographer develops a romantic interest in Flory, the lead singer of the band when she covers the all girl band concert.


Starring: Audrey Giacomini as Lise and Nolwenn Auguste as Flory

Country of Origin: France

Language: French with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Alphonse Giorgi, Yann Tivrier



Sin Decir Nada (Wthout Saying Anything)(2007) 14 mins

Sofia and Veronica 

Sin Decir Nada (Wthout Saying Anything) is a highly rated lesbian interest short film (IMDb 8.2) about Sofia and Vero who exchange looks in class but never speak to each other until Sofia's photographs of Vero come to her notice.


Starring: Mónica Hurtado as Sofía and Catalina Nichols as Vero

Country of Origin: Colombia

Language: Spanish with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Diana Montenegro García



Tongen (Snogging) (2017) 11 mins

Fleur and Elise 

Tongen (Snogging) (IMDb 6.8) is a lesbian interest short film from the Netherlands about two young women Fleur and Elise who delve into flirting and kissing techniques on the internet. When they try experimenting with boys they realise it's more fun kissing each other.


Starring: Noa Berkhout as Elise and Romy Gevers as Fleur

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Language: Dutch with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Dominique Michelle Gimberg



The Other War (2008) 50 mins

Elli and Elise 

Set in Tel Aviv, Israel during the second Lebanon war The Other War is a lesbian interest short film that concerns Elli who is trying to keep her relationship with her girlfriend Naama alive in the midst of war and unemployment.


Starring: Keren Berger as Elli and Hen Yanni as Naama

Country of Origin: Israel

Language: Hebrew with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Tamar Glezerman



ANNE+ (ANNE PLUS) 2018 - Lesbian Interest Web Series


Anne+ (Anne Plus) is a lesbian interest web series that follows the life and loves of 24 year old Anne as she navigates the gay landscape of Amsterdam. In Series One each of the six episodes is devoted to a different relationship experience that sees Anne grow from each encounter. Anne+ is a great watch with reports of Season 2 already in the pipeline.


Hanna van Vliet - as Anne

Jade Olieberg as Jip

Eline van Gils as Lily

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: Dutch

Subtitles: English, Dutch, French, Italian, Portugese, Spanish, Russian

Runtime: Season 1 - 6 episodes, Season 2 - 8 episodes

Directed by: Valerie Bisscheroux

Written by: Maud Wiemeijer


To find out more about the series visit Anne Plus on IMDb

Related Links
Official YouTube Channel for Anne+ Web Series
Official Website for Anne+
 
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