Modern love is a dangerous game.|Jan. 11, 2022|United Kingdom|114 Min.|n/A
Genre: Documentary;Drama;Reality
Description: The Netflix documentary *The Tinder Swindler* exposes the financial and emotional schemes of Simon Leviev, who deceived women under the guise of friendship or romance. In January 2018, Cecilie Fjellhøy met Simon Leviev, as he introduced himself, for a coffee date at London’s Four Seasons Hotel. His flashy Tinder profile showcased designer attire, luxury cars, and private jets, and his charisma matched the persona.
Fjellhøy describes him as magnetic and special in the documentary. At the time, she was a 29-year-old Norwegian graduate student living in London. Simon claimed to be the “prince of diamonds,” the heir to a billionaire diamond magnate. When he invited her to join him on a business trip to Sofia, Bulgaria, via private jet, she accepted, feeling it would be unwise to decline.
The film, directed by Felicity Morris, highlights Fjellhøy’s documentation of their trip, including WhatsApp messages, photos of Simon’s security team, and videos of his supposed ex-wife and child. They spent the night together in a hotel, and Fjellhøy returned to London the next day, captivated by Simon.
However, the story takes a dark turn. Simon’s tales were entirely fabricated—his bodyguard was a hired actor, and the private jet was funded by another victim. Over time, Fjellhøy discovered the truth after losing $250,000 in unpaid loans, aided by an investigative team from Norway’s largest newspaper. *The Tinder Swindler* reveals the devastating consequences of Simon’s deceitful schemes.
Cast director: Felicity Morris
Original name: The Tinder Swindler