Bel ami
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Guy de Maupassant, Michel Martens, Philippe Triboit
- Original Title
- Bel ami
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy de Maupassant, Michel Martens, Philippe Triboit
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bel ami
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What is Bel ami about?
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."
Who directed Bel ami?
Bel ami was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Bel ami?
The principal cast of Bel ami includes Florence Pernel, Claire Borotra, Sagamore Stévenin, Laurent Bateau, Milan Kňažko.
When was Bel ami released and how long is it?
Bel ami was released in 2005 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Bel ami based on a book or true story?
Bel ami is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy de Maupassant".