Torment (1994)
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.
Director: Claude Chabrol
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: February 16, 1994
Cast
- Emmanuelle Béart - Nelly
- François Cluzet - Paul Prieur
- Nathalie Cardone - Marylin
- André Wilms - Doctor Arnoux
- Marc Lavoine - Martineau
- Christiane Minazzoli - Mme Vernon
- Dora Doll - Mme Chabert
- Mario David - Duhamel
- Jean-Pierre Cassel - M. Vernon
- Sophie Artur - Clotilde
Screenplay
- Claude Chabrol
- José-André Lacour (Original Film Writer)
- Henri-Georges Clouzot (Original Film Writer)
- Jean Ferry (Original Film Writer)
Music: Matthieu Chabrol
Cinematography: Bernard Zitzermann
Editing: Monique Fardoulis
Production: MK2 Films, CED Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Cinémanuel
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $39,003
Original Language: fr
Themes
In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Crippling Fear of the Unknown, Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
adultery, jealousy, paranoia, descent into madness, psychological thriller, adulterous wife
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Torment about?
- 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.
- Who directed Torment?
- Torment was directed by Claude Chabrol.
- Who stars in Torment?
- Torment stars Emmanuelle Béart, François Cluzet, Nathalie Cardone, André Wilms, Marc Lavoine, Christiane Minazzoli.
- How long is Torment?
- Torment has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Torment?
- Torment is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Torment?
- Torment had a budget of $10M.
- How much did Torment gross?
- Torment grossed $39,003 worldwide.
- Where was Torment produced?
- Torment was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Torment?
- The themes of Torment include: In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Crippling Fear of the Unknown, Twisted Psychological Thriller.