Drama ·Thriller · France · 1994 · 1h 42m

Torment

L'Enfer

Torment poster
Director
Claude Chabrol
Cast
Emmanuelle Béart as Nelly François Cluzet as Paul Prieur Nathalie Cardone as Marylin André Wilms as Doctor Arnoux Marc Lavoine as Martineau Christiane Minazzoli as Mme Vernon
Crew
Bernard Zitzermann — Director of Photography Monique Fardoulis — Editor Matthieu Chabrol — Original Music Composer Claude Chabrol — Writer Marin Karmitz — Producer Emile Ghigo — Production Design
Synopsis

Working extremely hard to keep his hotel afloat, Paul begins hearing voices in his head. Convinced that his wife has been unfaithful, he begins to see every male guest as a potential threat. What follows is Paul's downward spiral into the madness of deranged jealousy where he finally discovers that hell is not a state of mind – hell is himself.

Trailer Torment — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
adulteryjealousymarriage crisisparanoiaviolent husbanddescent into madnesspsychological thrillerfailing marriagemarital rapejealous husbandsuspicion of adulteryabusive husband
Key Collaborators
Claude Chabrol Director Bernard Zitzermann Director of Photography Monique Fardoulis Editor Matthieu Chabrol Original Music Composer Claude Chabrol Writer Marin Karmitz Producer Emile Ghigo Production Design Corinne Jorry Costume Design
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