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Torment

Original title: L'enfer
  • 19941994
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 42m
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7.0/10
5.4K
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L'enfer (1994)
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  • Drama
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Paul and Nelly have everything to be happy: a dream wedding and a hotel. Until Paul starts to doubt Nelly.Paul and Nelly have everything to be happy: a dream wedding and a hotel. Until Paul starts to doubt Nelly.Paul and Nelly have everything to be happy: a dream wedding and a hotel. Until Paul starts to doubt Nelly.
IMDb RATING
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5.4K
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  • Director
    • Claude Chabrol
  • Writers
    • Claude Chabrol(adaptation)
    • Henri-Georges Clouzot(original screenplay)
    • Jean Ferry(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Emmanuelle Béart
    • François Cluzet
    • Nathalie Cardone
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  • Director
    • Claude Chabrol
  • Writers
    • Claude Chabrol(adaptation)
    • Henri-Georges Clouzot(original screenplay)
    • Jean Ferry(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Emmanuelle Béart
    • François Cluzet
    • Nathalie Cardone
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Top cast

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    Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart
    • Nellyas Nelly
    François Cluzet
    François Cluzet
    • Paul Prieuras Paul Prieur
    Nathalie Cardone
    • Marylinas Marylin
    André Wilms
    André Wilms
    • Doctor Arnouxas Doctor Arnoux
    Marc Lavoine
    Marc Lavoine
    • Martineauas Martineau
    Christiane Minazzoli
    Christiane Minazzoli
    • Mme Vernonas Mme Vernon
    Dora Doll
    Dora Doll
    • Mme Chabertas Mme Chabert
    Mario David
    Mario David
    • Duhamelas Duhamel
    Jean-Pierre Cassel
    Jean-Pierre Cassel
    • M. Vernonas M. Vernon
    Sophie Artur
    • Clotildeas Clotilde
    Thomas Chabrol
    Thomas Chabrol
    • Julienas Julien
    Noël Simsolo
    • M. Chabertas M. Chabert
    Yves Verhoeven
    • Young Boyas Young Boy
    Amaya Antolin
    • Marietteas Mariette
    Jean-Claude Barbier
    • M. Pinoiseauas M. Pinoiseau
    Claire De Beaumont
    • Mme Rudemontas Mme Rudemont
    Pierre-François Dumeniaud
    Pierre-François Dumeniaud
    • M. Lenoiras M. Lenoir
    René Gouzenne
    • M. Ballandieuas M. Ballandieu
    • Director
      • Claude Chabrol
    • Writers
      • Claude Chabrol(adaptation) (dialogue)
      • Henri-Georges Clouzot(original screenplay)
      • Jean Ferry(original screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Originally, the film was written by Henri-Georges Clouzot. He began filming in 1964, with Romy Schneider and Serge Reggiani in the main roles. Due to the health problems of Reggiani and Clouzot himself, he was never able to finish L'enfer (1964). Claude Chabrol acquired Clouzot's screenplay and adapted it, updating it for the 90s, for his version.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Paul Prieur: What's happening to me? What have I done? Let's see... we're about to go to the clinic... in Clermont. Both of us... but we're still here... just as before. "Just as before" what? I don't know anymore. I'm losing it. I just hope she don't pretend... I need to put my head in order. I need to be careful. I can't... I musn't... never again... No... Let's see...

    • Crazy credits
      The movie closes with a title that reads "No end".
    • Connections
      References Revenge (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Les Couleurs du Temps
      Music by Guy Béart

      Lyrics by Guy Béart

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    rather splendid late Chabrol
    Surprisingly good, in fact rather splendid late Chabrol. We start with a young couple full of love and optimism as they bounce about running their hotel, bringing up baby and making eyes at each other. The wife seems to naturally do this semi flirting semi friendly stuff with everyone and gradually her husband begins to become jealous. We are never 100% certain but what at first seems six of one and half a dozen of the other descends into the 'hell' of the title as the green eyed monster truly comes to fruition. Initially delightful, this movie gets as dark as it possibly could and we are gripped, even perhaps more than with a Hitchcock as the terrible finale awaits.
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    • christopher-underwood
    • Apr 2, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official site
      • MK2 Productions (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • L'Enfer
    • Filming locations
      • Castelnaudary, Aude, France
    • Production companies
      • MK2 Productions
      • CED Productions
      • France 3 Cinéma
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $39,003
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,736
      • Oct 23, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,003
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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