The 21st century has been full of surprises. Pandemics. Politics. The rise of artificial intelligence. Have things ever been this unhinged? Short answer: Yes. The briefest glimpse into a middle school social studies textbook proves that the course of human history, like the course of true love, has never quite run smooth. World wars. Nuclear weapons. More pandemics. Ever since we walked out of the cradle of civilization millennia ago, it’s been a bumpy ride. To celebrate (and commiserate) on the course of human events, here’s a list of the ten best historical films of the 21st century. If you think you’ve got it bad today, just wait until you get a load of the bad circumstances of yesteryear!
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
(Pyramide Films)Directed by Céline Sciammam, Portrait of a Lady on Fire is queer cinema history in the making – a sapphic masterpiece of the modern age. The story takes place in late 18th century France, and revolves around an artist named Marianne who is hired to paint the portrait of Héloïse, a noblewoman who is soon to be married of to an Italian aristocrat. While some might say Héloïse is living the dream, it soon becomes apparent that her impending betrothal is indeed a nightmare. Héloïse’s heart isn’t in it, because her heart belongs to Marianne. As it turns out, staring at someone beautiful who is also staring at you for hours on end makes one fall in love quick. Over the course of the slowest of slowburn romances, Héloïse and Marianne’s devotion goes from matchstick to forest fire bright. But despite the heat of their ardor, it isn’t enough to burn away the social constraints that women, especially queer women, faced at the time. Heart warming and heart wrenching, Portrait of a Lady on Fire will leave your soul singed.
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