20097.3 / 101h 42mDocumentary

Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno

"A master filmmaker's unfinished dream"

In 1964, Henri-Georges Clouzot's production of L'Enfer came to a halt. Despite huge expectations, major studio backing and an unlimited budget, after three weeks the production collapsed. This documentary presents Inferno's incredible expressionistic original rushes, screen tests, and on-location footage, whilst also reconstructing Clouzot's original vision, and shedding light on the ill-fated endeavor through interviews, dramatizations of unfilmed scenes, and Clouzot's own notes.

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7.3

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1h 42m

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Key Crew

DirectorSerge Bromberg

WriterSerge Bromberg

CinematographyIrina Lubtchansky

ComposerBruno Alexiu

EditorJanice Jones

Production DesignNicolas Faure

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Lobster FilmsFrance 2 Cinéma

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Celeste Marlowe

@celeste_writes

8/10

A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.

Written Nov 12, 2024 · read original

Jonas Halberg

@jhalberg

9/10

I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.

Written Nov 8, 2024 · read original

Priya Anand

@priya_a

6/10

A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.

Written Oct 30, 2024 · read original