Bel Ami on the cover of Interfilms Magazine – Spain.
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Translation
With too little blood in the veins
Georges Duroy learns early on not to underestimate women. In the aristocratic world of Paris in 1890, they may be more influential than the passive position of the wives of wealthy men do suppose. Determined never to fight poverty, he gives up the scruples to ascend socially. And women appear as an appropriate way.
Not coincidentally, Duroy seeks to reconcile pleasure and ambition to get involved with the wealthy Madeleine Forestier, initially the mentor of his antics, Clotilde de Marelle, the only one who nourishes sincere interest, and Virginie Roussett, who seduces and then dispenses with ruthless .
Duroy is an empty character. But the film, Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod and inspired by the book by Guy de Maupassant, need not be. “Bel Ami” is without a trace. The poisonous halls of power evokes the infinitely superior “Dangerous Liaisons” (1988), Stephen Frears.
The political context is announced, but do not get real importance in the script. It remains to the public settle for a competent cast (more actresses Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Christina Ricci as the heartthrob Robert Pattinson) and a whimsical production, led by ubiquitous soundtrack.
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Bel Ami will be released on DVD August 7th
About the DVD:
Robert Pattinson (Twilight franchise, Water For Elephants) joins Academy Award® nominees Uma Thurman (Best Actress, Pulp Fiction, 1994) and Kristin Scott Thomas (Best Actress, The English Patient, 1996) and Golden Globe® nominee Christina Ricci (TV’s “Pan Am,” Monster) in Bel Ami, coming to DVD August 7th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film follows penniless soldier Georges Duroy (Pattinson), who has returned to Paris from the war around the turn of the century. Duroy quickly learns that by using his wit and powers of seduction, he can improve his financial and social status. The DVD includes the featurette, “Bel Ami: Behind the Scenes.”
Synopsis: Based on Guy de Maupassant’s classic novel, this tale of temptation and obsession chronicles Georges Duroy’s (Robert Pattinson) rise to power from his meager beginnings as a penniless ex-soldier by using the city’s most influential and wealthy women. Set in turn of the century Paris, Duroy seduces Madame de Marelle (Christina Ricci) then marries Madeleine Forestier (Uma Thurman), a former comrade’s wife. Fueled by his insatiable quest and lustful greed, Duroy conquers Madame Walter (Kristin Scott Thomas), only to learn that every conquest is marred by betrayal and that true love eludes him.
Included Bonus Feature: “Bel Ami: Behind the Scenes” featurette
BEL AMI was directed by Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod from a screenplay by Rachel Bennette, based upon the novel by Guy de Maupassant. Uberto Pasolini produced with Simon Fuller serving as executive producer.
The film has a run time of 102 minutes, and it is rated R for some strong sexuality, nudity and brief language.
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The videos are not new but we’re posting because of the Opening of Bel Ami today at a lot of countries (check below)
from California Filme:
The SEDUCTIVE, starring Robert Pattinson, opens this Friday, Aug. 3, in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Brasilia and Salvador. The film selected for official competition of the last Berlin International Film Festival, is based on the work of Guy de Maupassant and directed by Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod. In the cast are still Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci and Kristin Scott Thomas.
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HMV are selling an exclusive Bel Ami Blu-ray and DVD which contain footage of Rob at the Berlin film festival talking about Bel Ami at the press junket as well as on the red carpet which no other discs in the UK contain. You can purchase it here.
Thanks to Nikki at Premier for sending us this.
According to Ezy DVD, the Bel Ami Blu-ray & DVD Aussie release date is Wednesday 26 September 2012