"Dangerous Liaisons" is a 1988 film directed by Stephen Frears, based on the 1782 novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. The story is set in pre-revolutionary France and revolves around the manipulative games of two aristocrats, Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont, who use seduction and betrayal to achieve their goals. The film stars Glenn Close as the Marquise, John Malkovich as Valmont, and Michelle Pfeiffer as the innocent victim, Cécile de Volanges. It explores themes of power, deceit, and the consequences of immoral actions, earning critical acclaim and several Academy Award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay.