Bel Ami (2012)
Temptation. Seduction. Obsession.
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.
Director: Nick Ormerod, Declan Donnellan
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: March 9, 2012
Cast
- Robert Pattinson - Georges Duroy
- Uma Thurman - Madeleine Forestier
- Christina Ricci - Clotilde de Marelle
- Kristin Scott Thomas - Virginie Walters
- Colm Meaney - Monsieur Rousset
- Philip Glenister - Charles Forestier
- Holliday Grainger - Suzanne Rousset
- Natalia Tena - Rachel the Prostitute
- Anthony Higgins - Comte de Vaudrec
- James Lance - François Laroche
Screenplay
- Guy de Maupassant (Novel)
- Rachel Bennette (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Stefano Falivene
Editing: Masahiro Hirakubo, Gavin Buckley
Production: 19 Entertainment, Redwave Films, Protagonist Pictures, RAI
Country: Italy, United Kingdom
Language: Český, English, Français
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs
Keywords
adultery, newspaper, journalist, based on novel or book, camping, unfaithfulness, based on short story, 19th century
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bel Ami about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami was directed by Nick Ormerod, Declan Donnellan.
- Who stars in Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami stars Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci, Kristin Scott Thomas, Colm Meaney, Philip Glenister.
- How long is Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami is a Romance, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami had a budget of $9M.
- How much did Bel Ami gross?
- Bel Ami grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was Bel Ami produced?
- Bel Ami was produced in Italy, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Bel Ami?
- The themes of Bel Ami include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs.