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Valmont (1989)
Release Year: 1989
Nation: France, United States of America
Alternative Title: Valmont - Uma História de Seduções
Director: Milos Forman, Miloš Forman
Writer: Choderlos de Laclos, Jean-Claude Carrière, Milos Forman, Miloš Forman
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Pathé, Renn Productions, Timothy Burrill Productions
Genre: Drama, Film Based On A Novel, Romance, Romance Film
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: 18th century, arranged marriage, baroque, based on novel or book, cynical woman, loss of virginity, love letter, paris, france, seducer, seduction, sword duel, wager
Story
Set in Baroque France, 'Valmont' revolves around a wager made by a scheming widow and her lover, Valmont. They bet on whether Valmont can seduce a recently married woman of honorable character. If he wins, he gains sexual freedom with his lover. However, during his pursuit, Valmont finds himself genuinely falling in love with the married woman.
Summary
Directed by Miloš Forman and released in 1989, 'Valmont' is a period drama set in 18th-century France. Based on the same novel as 'Dangerous Liaisons', it explores themes of seduction, betrayal, and the complexities of love. The film is noted for its lavish production design and powerful performances.
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