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Cousin Bette

1998 · 108 min

A deliciously bitter tale of revenge, watching a wronged woman dismantle a family with cold precision.

Tagline: Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.
Overview: In 19th century Paris, Bette Fischer, a poor and homely spinster, forms an alliance with the seductive courtesan Valerie Marneffe to orchestrate revenge on her handsome and wealthy relatives.
How it feels: Dark, satirical, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, class, betrayal, family
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
class
betrayal
family
ambition
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong