Bel Ami

"Temptation. Seduction. Obsession."

Mar 9 2012 R 1h 42m
Crime, Drama, History

Georges Duroy travels through 1890s Paris, from cockroach ridden garrets to opulent salons, using his wits and powers of seduction to rise from poverty to wealth, from a prostitute’s embrace to passionate trysts with wealthy beauties, in a world where politics and media jostle for influence, where sex is power and celebrity an obsession.

Plot

Georges Duroy is a penniless soldier returning from war. He travels to Paris in a search for ways to improve his social and financial status. He uses his wit and powers of seduction to charm wealthy women.

Written by

Guy de Maupassant, Rachel Bennette

Directed by

Declan Donnellan, Nick Ormerod

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Italy

Production Companies

RAI, Protagonist Pictures, Redwave Films, 19 Entertainment

Languages

Ceský, Français, English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
19,560
Average Rating
5.4 out of 10
Metascore
42
Popularity
NA