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AN IVI SERIES

ANDREASYAN BROTHERS FILM COMPANY

THE ART OF SEDUCTION EPISODE 1

They say using the word “sex”

makes link clicks triple.

Sex…

Sex…

Sex…

But sex is just a consequence.

Libido is what drives every one of us.

What's worse than a fool?

Only a fool with libido.

Libido makes everyone cheat.

Those who don't cheat

simply never get the chance.

Or they just haven't met us yet.

One legend says

even Romeo cheated on Juliet.

How could she miss that?

There was another woman in Eden,

one unfairly forgotten – Lilith.

We were Lilith.

The ones they cheated with and betrayed.

We studied every case and never took one if the man was loyal.

Too bad there were none.

That's why we built a business.

It was based on men's betrayals.

A classmate dumped me at prom, saying:

"You're too smart for that ass."

My ass was great indeed, so I had to rely on wit.

Women often misjudge men, and that's marvelous.

Unless she's your friend.

MILENA

I can't do this anymore!

And then give another birth!

I can't do this anymore!

Tie the tubes!

And another one.

- I can't do this! - You always say that.

I'm gonna snap your neck now!

It's hard to call it wisdom when Milena had three kids by 27,

tons of work, and panic attacks that never happened

because Milena simply had no time for them.

What time?

Can't hear you!

At four?

Three?

Ostankino?

All of Milena's husbands cheated on her, but not themselves.

None of them even pay child support.

NOT HUSBAND

But what Milena never lost…

Mom, we're on fire!

…was her love for life.

It was this love that made Milena give birth, grind,

Okay, four o'clock, Ostankino!

…to support her kids

and chase the impossible.

Thank you!

So, is everything ready?

Almost.

Make adjustments! Get ready to shoot!

Looks nice!

The stereotype is that rock and beauty go hand in hand.

But the most dangerous women are the least obvious ones.

SOFIA

The Matilda effect is the dismissal of women's contributions to science.

Matilda died ages ago!

Just like your hair.

Sofia made four attempts at building strong relationships:

with a cultural studies candidate, a philosopher,

an art historian, and a psychologist.

None of them were that, by the way,

until she wrote their dissertations.

And all four cheated on her with female students.

We get anyone into bed within days.

ANFISA

We tap into the unconscious, learn everything about a man:

childhood, preferences, tastes, nightmares, desires.

The man has no choice…

Until we find the key to his libido.

I can offer a share of my husband's company.

Do you own it?

Not yet, but after the divorce. We have a prenup.

If he cheats, half his company is mine.

Is he cheating on you?

Yes, but I need proof of his cheating for court.

Send all the photos to this email.

Hello?

Yes.

Yes, I'm his daughter.

Dead?

Right.

DMITRY

There are dozens of beauties around a rich man,

and hundreds around a very rich one.

He just has to pick one.

You need to be different.

Radically different, standing out from the crowd.

Funny, moody, plain, flat-chested,

basically anything but like the rest.

When seducing high-flyers, forget about sex.

In this process, it matters the least.

After changing your look, you must enter their circle.

You need a collision.

- A blast. - Damn it!

A storm.

Only an unusual encounter leaves an impression.

Are you some kind of reenactor?

Why not ride up in a carriage?

That's not funny.

What century are you from?

Cars were invented in the 20th century, so your question is irrelevant.

No, they existed in the 19th too! Guess you're from there!

Alright…

Jerk!

Why jerk?

Just a dissenter.

Alright!

You're at fault for the accident, so I deny my guilt.

I deny it!

As a gentleman, I'll say the man is always to blame.

Even for the fall of mankind!

- Got a phone? - I do.

Really?

I'm not calling a landline. I'm not wasting money, you know.

A regular phone. Mobile.

Are you writing it down?

Standing out and making a flashy entrance isn't enough.

Show your competence.

Remember, you're not just different.

You're truly unique.

I couldn't not invite you.

When else do you meet a live reenactor?

Still, I was expecting a restaurant.

Restaurants are so boring.

A waste of money.

Why a waste?

I own restaurants myself.

- Everything's about money now. - Not true.

Excuse me, could you please tell us what painting this is?

We'd appreciate it, we've lost our guide.

This is Shadows by Sanduyev.

The Creator plays with puzzles, still dividing light from darkness.

In the space of chaos, the archetypes of future real creations wander,

Plato's bodiless ideas.

There you are!

I'm impressed.

Chinese, such a hard language.

Sometimes we see a lot but miss the main thing.

What do you mean?

Confucius said that.

Chinese philosopher.

Anfisa, finding Kyrgyz people in Moscow

who speak fluent Chinese and study acting is hard.

You're a scammer, Azamat!

It's a mistake to think men who can afford everything

actually can afford everything.

Associations and memories are triggers you can't control.

Unless you know how to do it.

What ice cream do you like? Strawberry or cherry?

Italian.

You missed the point.

What comes to mind when you hear "strawberry"?

Strawberry or cherry?

Summer!

Summer? For me, it's countryside!

It's simple. Dmitry's parents were Soviet archaeologists.

When they left for digs, he'd go to his beloved grandma…

Countryside means grandma!

…In central Russia.

The most common fruits and berries in central Russia

are strawberries and cherries.

Strawberry or cherry?

Cherry.

Relationships with grandmas have stages:

You love them,

you leave them,

you forget them.

And when you want to come back, they're already gone.

Farewell ceremonies vary by crowd size.

- If the person was respected… - He wasn't.

We can offer a traditional burial or cremation.

I'd gladly burn him.

I see.

Hating ex-boyfriends is normal.

He was my father.

This covers all costs.

Grandma even made her own ice cream.

Cherry. Just thinking about it…

Even I didn't know about homemade ice cream.

In our work, chance always plays a role.

Or rather, her majesty Lilith!

LILITH

You need to sign some documents. An agreement that after the cheating,

you'll sell your share exclusively to my company.

How legal is that?

About as legal as asking for our help.

Great ice cream! Tastes homemade!

Do try the cherry one.

No, unfortunately, I can't today.

Turn down the one no one ever turns down.

Yeah, my neighbor's really sick.

I need to look after her…

Make her tea with honey.

I'll send a doctor.

No, no! What if it's plague bacterium?

Always refuse for a noble reason.

Remember, you're a ray of light in a world where everything's for sale.

But genuine care and love can't be bought.

Never ask for anything.

All you need

is what money can't buy.

Did he get the same ones?

Yes, of course!

- Returnable with tags? - Yes, correct.

You have different values.

You're not a parasite clinging to a wallet

that comes with a man attached.

Like it?

Trying to make up for the insult.

How tacky!

And even more!

You're ready to give him

the most precious thing you have.

Sofia, I don't get it…

And when he realizes he means nothing to you,

you yield

and show a little pity.

I really wanted to give you a gift.

To a lonely, unwanted oligarch,

lost in spirit,

you offer a spark of divine grace.

At that very moment, extend a hand of divine help.

Dmitry, ask for whatever you wish.

Sofia, thank you for dressing like this, just for me.

Do you like role play?

Love it!

Will our sex be early 20th-century style too?

I see monsieur knows his kinks.

No buildup?

Why not?

My spirit's been up for a while. Yours is just slacking off.

The corset too…

It won't be a problem.

Then I'm all yours!

MARIA

We have a prenup. If he cheats, half his company is mine.

I need proof of his cheating for court.

Every man wants to be the first.

But he forgets

that mentally,

the first man in a girl's life

is always her father.

FATHER

I forgive you, dad!

For being the worst first man in the world.

And, by the way, not a great husband to Mom either.

You don't have kids, that's why you manage!

Next month, I'll win anyway.

Girls, I've got news.

I signed the papers with that nitwit.

I can offer a share of my husband's company.

Half his company will be ours.

We have a prenup.

If he cheats, half his company is mine.

And we'll never need to work again.

So, let's raise a glass to our last job!

To Lilith!

Dima, dear, she made me do it, really. I… I didn't want to.

My wife forgave me, nitwit!

And you, bitch,

tried to snatch part of my company!

You wanted my money!

And you'll pay for that.

Dearly.

A grand finale.