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Torment

Torment

Drama · Thriller · 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.

Movie details

Torment

1994 Drama · Thriller 1h 42m

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

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.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Torment?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Claude Chabrol

Written by

Claude Chabrol

Emmanuelle Béart

Emmanuelle Béart

Nelly

François Cluzet

François Cluzet

Paul Prieur

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Nathalie Cardone

Marylin

André Wilms

André Wilms

Doctor Arnoux

Marc Lavoine

Marc Lavoine

Martineau

Christiane Minazzoli

Christiane Minazzoli

Mme Vernon

Dora Doll

Dora Doll

Mme Chabert

Court is in session

Put Torment on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.