: The film subverts traditional "male gaze" tropes, focusing on the reciprocal nature of looking. As Héloïse famously asks: "If you look at me, who do I look at?" .
: Director of Photography Claire Mathon won a César Award for the film’s stunning visuals, which use soft, natural lighting to mimic 18th-century portraiture.
: The film has almost no musical score. This makes the few moments where music erupts—like the haunting "Petite Flamme" bonfire chant or the devastating final scene featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons —incredibly powerful.