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Dangerous Beauty 1998 720p magnet6/1/2023 There is war against the Ottoman, political intrigue with France, and the darkness of the Inquisition. Veronica becomes highly sought after in high society including Marco but also enemies like Marco's cousin Maffio Venier (Oliver Platt). Her mother (Jacqueline Bisset) reveals that she was a former courtesan and offers to train her. Veronica is heart-broken and wants to enter a convent. They become lovers but Marco has to get into a political marriage. Senator's son Marco Venier (Rufus Sewell) returns to the city and falls for childhood friend Veronica Franco (Catherine McCormack). There are limited opportunities for lower status women except for the courtesans who are the stars of society. Most women are illiterate and treated as property. Reviewed by SnoopyStyle 8 / 10 sex and power At her inquisition, she must match wits with an old rival, speak for all women, and call courage from Venier. She's a heroine when she helps convince France to aid Venice in war with Turks, but when plague descends, the Church charges her with witchcraft. She steels her heart, and with beauty and intelligence becomes the best. When Veronica Franco comes of age, she cannot marry Marco Venier, whom she loves, because she is well born but penniless. In 16th century Venice, courtesans enjoy unique privileges: dressed richly in red, they read, compose poetry and music, and discuss affairs of state with the men who govern the Republic.
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