Henri-Georges Clouzot’s Inferno

This documentary dives into the fascinating history and unraveled ambitions behind Henri-Georges Clouzot's long-forgotten film project, L'Enfer. Originally planned for a grand production in 1964 with major studio backing and an unlimited budget, the venture came to an abrupt halt just three weeks into filming. The documentary brings forth the original expressionistic rushes, screen tests, and on-location footage from this bygone era, offering viewers a glimpse of what could have been. Furthermore, interviews, dramatizations of scenes left untouched, and Clouzot's personal notes help to reconstruct his original vision for L'Enfer, illuminating the intriguing story behind one of cinema's most enigmatic failures.