Portrait of a Lady on Fire vs The King of Laughter
Portrait of a Lady on Fire has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.5/10 for The King of Laughter). Portrait of a Lady on Fire is the shorter watch at 2h 1m compared with 2h 13m. 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 King of Laughter | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 1m | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Drama, History, Romance | Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Céline Sciamma | Mario Martone |
| Main cast | Valeria Golino, Noémie Merlant, Christel Baras, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami | Eduardo Scarpetta, Antonia Truppo, Lino Musella, Toni Servillo, Paolo Pierobon |
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 King of Laughter
In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.
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