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Valmont (1989)

“As unpredictable as love itself.”

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Plot

In the extravagant era of Baroque France, a cunning widow and her roguish lover, Valmont, engage in a wager of seduction and manipulation. Swept up in a whirlwind of jealousy, the widow learns of her lover's impending marriage to her cousin's daughter. In a daring game of passion and deception, she challenges Valmont to rob the innocent girl of her virtue. But the stakes rise as a more tantalizing bet is made: If Valmont can seduce a virtuous, newly-wed woman, known for her unwavering honor, he wins the ultimate prize - the widow herself, to command at his every whim. Yet, the game takes an unexpected turn. Amidst the web of deception, Valmont, renowned for his libertine lifestyle, falls prey to the intoxicating allure of genuine love. The hunter becomes the hunted as he succumbs to the charms of the honorable woman he was tasked to seduce. What started as a frivolous bet metamorphoses into a heart-wrenching tale of love and deception. 'Valmont', based on the same novel as 'Dangerous Liaisons', is a compelling exploration of the unpredictable game of love, where the line between seducer and seduced blurs, and passion can turn the most cynical heart sincere.

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Valmont is a drama movie featuring Colin Firth and directed by Miloš Forman.

It is possible to buy Valmont on Amazon Video and Apple TV.