Cousin Bette (1998)

In Victorian Paris, Cousin Bette is a lonely woman longing for connection after the loss of her sister. She finds no happiness with her distant relatives, particularly the Baron Hulot and his daughter Hortense. While living a solitary life, Bette meets a struggling artist and offers him help. Her hopes for love are dashed when he falls for Hortense.Resentful and bitter, Bette decides to seek revenge on the family that has always rejected her. She teams up with Jenny Cadine, an enigmatic courtesan, who guides her in this mission. Together, they plot to ruin the lives of those responsible for Bette's loneliness and unrequited love. Intrigue spreads through Parisian high society as Bette uses her intelligence and determination to exact her vengeance.