Movie

The Private Affairs of Bel Ami

1947 · 112 min

A polished, cynical costume drama that watches like a slow, elegant seduction, with a charming scoundrel and a bittersweet sting.

Tagline: All women take to men who have the appearance of wickedness
Overview: A self-serving journalist uses influential women in late-1800s Paris and denies the one who truly loves him.
How it feels: Cynical, dark, melancholic and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Ambition, betrayal, deception, class
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: cynicalstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
betrayal
deception
class
love
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild