Dante's Inferno (1911)

Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.

Dante's Inferno (1911) poster

The classic tale of Dante's journey through hell, loosely adapted from the Divine Comedy and inspired by the illustrations of Gustav Doré. This historically important film stands as the first feature from Italy and the oldest fully-surviving feature in the world, and boasts beautiful sets and special effects that stand above other cinema of the era.

Director: Giuseppe de Liguoro, Francesco Bertolini, Adolfo Padovan
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Runtime: 72 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Emilio Roncarolo
Production: Milano Films
Country: Italy
Language: No Language
Original Language: it

Themes

Ghostly Apparitions and the Spirit Realm, Ghostly Specter and Haunted Realm, Occult and Witchcraft

Keywords

afterlife, hell, purgatory, devil, death, based on song, poem or rhyme, silent film, based on myths, legends or folklore, the damned, eternal life, dante alighieri

Trailer

Dante's Inferno Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dante's Inferno about?
The classic tale of Dante's journey through hell, loosely adapted from the Divine Comedy and inspired by the illustrations of Gustav Doré. This historically important film stands as the first feature from Italy and the oldest fully-surviving feature in the world, and boasts beautiful sets and special effects that stand above other cinema of the era.
Who directed Dante's Inferno?
Dante's Inferno was directed by Giuseppe de Liguoro, Francesco Bertolini, Adolfo Padovan.
Who stars in Dante's Inferno?
Dante's Inferno stars Salvatore Papa, Arturo Pirovano, Giuseppe de Liguoro, Augusto Milla, Attilio Motta, Emilise Beretta.
How long is Dante's Inferno?
Dante's Inferno has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Dante's Inferno?
Dante's Inferno is a Fantasy, Horror film.
Where was Dante's Inferno produced?
Dante's Inferno was produced in Italy.
What are the themes of Dante's Inferno?
The themes of Dante's Inferno include: Ghostly Apparitions and the Spirit Realm, Ghostly Specter and Haunted Realm, Occult and Witchcraft.