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Bel Ami (2012)
Release Year: 2012
Nation: Italy, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Bel Ami - Storia di un seduttore, Epikindyno pathos, Mielas draugas, Milácek, Uwodziciel
Director: Declan Donnellan, Nick Ormerod
Writer: Guy de Maupassant, Rachel Bennette
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: 19 Entertainment, Protagonist Pictures, RAI, Redwave Films
Genre: Drama, Film Based On A Novel, History, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: 19th century, adultery, based on novel or book, based on short story, camping, journalist, newspaper, unfaithfulness
Story
Bel Ami follows Georges Duroy as he navigates through 1890s Paris. Starting from poverty and a cockroach-infested garret, Georges uses his charm and wit to climb the social ladder. He engages in relationships with wealthy women, including Madeleine Forestier and Clotilde de Marelle, using these connections to advance his career as a journalist at La Vie Française newspaper. Along the way, Georges encounters political intrigue and power struggles within Paris' high society.
Summary
Bel Ami is a 2012 film directed by Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod, based on the novel of the same name by Guy de Maupassant. Set in late 19th century Paris, the movie explores themes of ambition, seduction, and social climbing through the story of Georges Duroy. The film delves into the world of politics, media, and celebrity culture, where sex is often used as a means to gain power.
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