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Bel ami (2005)
Cast: Florence Pernel, Claire Borotra, Sagamore Stévenin, Laurent Bateau
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In Belle Epoque Paris, Georges Duroy, a handsome, ambitious but penniless young man, reunites with his friend Forestier, editor-in-chief of a major financial newspaper. Forestier manages to find him a position at the newspaper. With his friend's support, Georges does everything he can to climb the social ladder. He relies mainly on his undeniable charm to win the favor of influential women who can introduce him to the wealthy circles he covets. Georges benefits in particular from the support of Madeleine, the wife of the newspaper's editor-in-chief. His numerous conquests in high society soon earn him the nickname "Bel Ami."
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Bel Ami (2005) is a critically acclaimed drama TV movie that follows the rise of a young, ambitious man in Parisian high society. While not widely known, the film has received positive reviews from critics and has been praised for its costume design and performances.
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Fans of period dramas and complex character studies will find much to appreciate in this 2005 adaptation of Guy de Maupassant's classic novel. With its lush Belle Epoque setting and standout performances from stars like Florence Pernel, Bel Ami offers a riveting look at one man's ruthless social climbing in 19th century Paris.
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Bel Ami is a 2012 drama film directed by Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod and starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christina Ricci and Colm Meaney. The film is based on the 1885 French novel of the same name by Guy de Maupassant.
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