Bel Ami (2012)

5.4R100 minDirector: Declan Donnellan

2012 British film

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.

The film had its world premiere out of competition at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival on 17 February 2012, and was released theatrically on 8 June 2012 by Magnolia Pictures. The film was budgeted at €9 million.

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What is Bel Ami about?
Bel Ami (2012) — 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.
Is Bel Ami based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Bel Ami scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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