Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous LiaisonsRating: 7.19 |
Language: en |
Year:1988 |
Country:US, GB |
Tags:
18th century, baroque, based on novel or book, boredom, cheating, courtly life, cynic, fiancé, gender roles, ladykiller, loss of virginity, love letter, lover, lovesickness, paris, france, plan, praise, seducer, seduction, sexuality, sword duel, wager |
Description:
Set in 18th century France, this captivating drama follows the entangled relationships of the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont. When the Marquise proposes a seduction game to her former lover, she requests that he charm her friend's soon-to-be wed wife in exchange for a final night together. However, as both characters embark on this deceitful endeavour, unforeseen complications arise and the consequences of their actions reverberate throughout their lives. The film expertly explores themes of power, manipulation, and the complexities of desire, all while immersing viewers in the opulent world of 18th century French high society.
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