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"Mata Hari" is a 1985 Hollywood film directed by Curtis Harrington and starring Sylvia Kristel in the titular role. The movie is based on the true story of Mata Hari, a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was executed for espionage during World War I. The film follows the life of Mata Hari as she uses her beauty and charm to seduce powerful men in order to gain information for the German army. However, her double life is eventually uncovered, leading to her arrest and trial for espionage. The film portrays the character of Mata Hari as a tragic figure, caught between her desires for love and her duty to her country, and explores themes of sexuality, power, and betrayal.