

Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno (2009)
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- 2h 42m
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A master filmmaker's unfinished dream
Overview
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.
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast

Romy Schneider
Odette (archive footage)

Henri-Georges Clouzot
Self (archive footage)

Serge Reggiani
Marcel (archive footage)

Bérénice Bejo
Odette

Jacques Gamblin
Marcel

Dany Carrel
Marylou (archive footage)
Jean-Claude Bercq
Martineau (archive footage)

Mario David
Julien (archive footage)

André Luguet
Duhamel (archive footage)

Barbara Sommers
Mme. Bordure (archive footage)
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