Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno (2009)

Name: Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Romy Schneider, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Serge Reggiani, Bérénice Bejo, Jacques Gamblin

1h 42m France

Documentary

Plot

Henri-Georges Clouzot's ambitious project L'Enfer faced an abrupt end in 1964, despite significant hype, substantial studio support, and a limitless budget. This documentary delves into the mesmerizing expressionistic rushes, screen tests, and on-site footage from the halted production. Through insightful interviews, dramatizations of unfilmed sequences, and Clouzot's personal notes, it reconstructs his original vision while exploring the factors that led to the film's downfall. The result is a captivating look at an artistic endeavor that promised much but ultimately fell short of its potential.

Cast

Romy Schneider Henri-Georges Clouzot Serge Reggiani Bérénice Bejo Jacques Gamblin Dany Carrel Jean-Claude Bercq Mario David André Luguet Barbara Sommers Maurice Teynac Blanchette Brunoy Maurice Garrel Henri Virlogeux Catherine Allégret