In this DVD, the character of George Duroy, who is played by Robert Pattinson, starts off as a penniless soldier returning from war who wants to live a better life. "Bel Ami" is a movie set in Paris about a young man’s rise to power and how, through manipulation of the city’s most influential women, he seeks to improve his social status. Although George Duroy is a manipulator and a cheat, his intrigues and underhanded schemes make "Bel Ami" an intriguing film, with its twists and turns of the storyline. Rated R for sexual content and language, this drama is sure to captivate the audience with its elaborate plot. The DVD "Bel Ami" has a running time of 102 minutes. Originally released in Portugal, it was written by Guy de Maupassant in the novel form and Rachel Bennette in screenplay format. This drama stars Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, and Kristin Scott Thomas.