# Torment (1994)

> A hotel manager's unfounded jealousy mutates into a terrifying psychological collapse that destroys his marriage and sense of self.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10798

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Claude Chabrol
- Cast: Emmanuelle Béart, François Cluzet, Nathalie Cardone, André Wilms, Marc Lavoine, Christiane Minazzoli, Dora Doll, Mario David
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109731/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: brooding, paranoid, oppressive, arthouse movie night, serious film discussion

## Synopsis

A hotel manager's mind unravels as jealousy consumes him, leading to tragic consequences.

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