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Event Name:
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) |
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Location:
Auditorium - E.A. Johnston |
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Event Date:
Friday, 8/8/2025 |
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Event Time:
6:30 PM - 8:50 PM |
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Duration:
2 hours, 20 minutes |
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Purchase Deadline:
Friday, 8/8/2025 5:30 PM
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Friday Night Movie
Friday, August 8, 2025
6:30 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm
MAC Auditorium
Cost: $8 - purchase online or at the auditorium door
About the Program: Matt Bolton, director of film studies at GU, guides us every third Friday for an engaging cinematic journey. We'll dive into fun tidbits and reflections to bring deeper insights and appreciation to your cinematic experience. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and your Friday evening at the MAC.
This series we explore the themes of fire and romance in connection with MAC's exhibition Fire: Rebirth Resilience. *Please note the museum galleries will not be open during the film.
August Film: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
Set in 18th-century France, a young painter named Marianne is commissioned to paint a wedding portrait of a reluctant bride, Heloise, in secret. Marianne must observe her during the day while pretending to be a companion, then paint her from memory at night. As they spend time together, their connection deepens as the wedding day nears.
Directed by Celine Sciamma. Run time: 2hr 2m. Content warning: rated R for some sexuality and nudity.
Check out our teaser on the MAC's YouTube page!
Check out the other films in this series!
September 19 - Afire (2023)
All registration sales are final, refunds are not offered.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact PublicPrograms@northwestmuseum.org.