In 16th century Venice, courtesans wield significant influence, enjoying luxurious attire and intellectual pursuits alongside the city's governing men. Veronica Franco, a young woman, is forced to choose between a cloistered life and a career as a courtesan after being rejected by her beloved Marco Venier due to her lack of wealth. She becomes one of the most renowned courtesans, using her beauty and intelligence to persuade France to aid Venice in its war against the Turks. However, when the plague strikes, Veronica is accused of witchcraft by the Church and must use her wit and courage to defend herself and speak out against the injustice, ultimately calling upon Venier for support.
Dangerous Beauty
In this epic drama, a charismatic courtesan in 16th-century Venice wins the hearts of her citizens, but her newfound fame soon attracts the scrutiny of the Church, who accuse her of witchcraft and set out to bring her down.
