LENFER (DVD/ENG-SUB) DVD

L'Enfer
This French drama about the relationship between an insanely jealous man and his wife took 30 years to make. Since its inception by the late director Henri-Georges Clouzot the film was plagued with bad luck. He began filming it in 1964. There are only two characters in the film and on the third day of shooting the female lead became gravely ill. Later during rehearsals with a new actress, the director had a heart attack. Though he lived until 1977, he never got around to finishing it. The script was passed on to producer Marin Karmitz by Clouzot's widow. Paul wanted to buy the beautiful resort hotel he worked at for 15 years. His happy and spirited wife Nelly goes along with it. She is already a mother and contented with her life. Paul, who incurred tremendous debts to get the hotel, is not so happy. He is stressed to the breaking point. After he suspects his wife of philandering he slowly goes insane. He also begins increasing his consumption of alcohol and sleeping pills. Their lives become a living hell. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Cast Emmanuelle Béart as Nelly François Cluzet as Paul Prieur Marc Lavoine as Martineau Nathalie Cardone as Marylin André Wilms as Doctor Arnoux Christiane Minazzoli as Mme Vernon Dora Doll as Mme Chabert Mario David as Duhamel Jean-Pierre Cassel as M. Vernon Sophie Artur as

Crew Emile Ghigo - Art Director Corinne Jorry - Costume Designer Claude Chabrol - Director Monique Fardoulis - Editor Matthieu Chabrol - Composer (Music Score) Bernard Zitzermann - Cinematographer Marin Karmitz - Producer Denis Seiglan - Set Designer Jean-Bernard Thomasson - Sound/Sound Designer Henri-Georges Clouzot - Screenwriter Claude Chabrol - Screenwriter

L'Enfer
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General Specifications: Language Options: French Subtitle Options: English Sound Processing: DD2: Dolby Digital Stereo Additional Features: 16X9 enhanced Selected scenes with audio commentary by Claude Chabrol Chabrol discusses L'Enfer A presentation by film scholar Joel Magny Original French trailer Stills gallery Optional English subtitles MPAA Rating: DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 100 min Part of Series: The Kimstim Collection   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 1. Opening Titles [5:27] 2. Trouble Sleeping [4:50] 3. A Medical Opinion [9:28] 4. Proof Of Love [4:51] 5. Visiting Mother [7:40] 6. Water Sports [13:36] 7. Cinematic Eye [16:33] 8. Into The Night [6:42] 9. A Reason To Lie [7:39] 10. Intervention [5:08] 11. Together Alone [9:35] 12. Reawakening [6:18]