Portrait of a Lady on Fire vs The Dig
Portrait of a Lady on Fire has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 6.9/10 for The Dig). The Dig is the shorter watch at 1h 52m compared with 2h 1m. Portrait of a Lady on Fire is the older of the two (2019 against 2021). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
The Dig| Portrait of a Lady on Fire | The Dig | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 1m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Drama, History, Romance | Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Céline Sciamma | Simon Stone |
| Main cast | Valeria Golino, Noémie Merlant, Christel Baras, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami | Johnny Flynn, Ralph Fiennes, Peter McDonald, Danny Webb, Ben Chaplin |
Synopsis
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.
The Dig
As WWII looms, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain's past resonate in the face of its uncertain future.
Where to watch
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