Analysis of Female Gaze in Lesbian Films from the Perspective of Camera Language —Taking Portrait of a Lady on Fire as an Example

Western feminist film theory was formed in the 1960s and 1970s it has been widely discussed since then. With help of Freud’s psychoanalysis, Laura Mulvey analyzes interweaving erotic pleasure film, its meaning, central place image woman. At same time, improvement technology photography methods provide more chances for female spectators to seek as counterparts films. The lesbian is a category that crosses many genres highlights subjectivity. Both characters can be subject different kinds gaze, looking at others while experiencing story about woman’s affection. Based on psychoanalysis Mulvey’s theory, this paper how camera language embodies gaze Céline Sciamma’s esbian Portrait Lady Fire (2019). study interaction among camera, character, spectator great significance realization which inspired future films, especially stress value roles pay attention spectators’ emotions.