Review of Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) by Hannahwashere — 30 Mar 2023

Beautifully shot, an amazing cast. So rich and gets better with each rewatch.

This review of Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) was written by Hannahwashere on 30 March 2023.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire has generally received very positive reviews.

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