Torment (1994)

In the grandeur of the Hotel Du Lac, Paul Prieur, its proprietor, finds himself entwined in the complexities of love and jealousy. He marries the dazzling and captivating Nelly, a woman whose charm extends not only to him but to the patrons of their hotel. Together, they welcome a son, their love seemingly unshakeable. But beneath Paul's façade of contentment, there is a well of insecurity, a constant fear that Nelly is a woman far beyond his reach. As the couple navigates the bustling life of their hotel, a handsome guest, Martineau, casts a shadow over their tranquil existence. Nelly's innocent interactions with him ignite a spark of paranoia in Paul. He begins to tail her, his mind whirling with delusions of infidelity, his heart throbbing with the pulse of jealousy. Embroiled in this turmoil, Paul, once a composed hotel manager, transforms into a man on the edge. His life, once a picture of serenity, starts to crumble under the weight of his own suspicion. Every step he takes is heavy with dread, pushing him further down the path to his personal abyss. He spirals faster and faster into his own paranoia, his personality cracking under the pressure until the man he once was is nothing but a shattered shell. The grip of this green-eyed monster tightens around Paul, warping his reality and accelerating his descent into madness. His obsession with Nelly's supposed infidelity consumes him, blurring the lines between suspicion and reality until they are indistinguishable. As he teeters on the brink of reason, his life spirals out of control, culminating in a heart-wrenching tragedy. Torment is a chilling exploration of the destructive power of jealousy and the tragic downfall of a man ensnared by his own delusions.

Torment is a drama movie featuring Emmanuelle Béart and directed by Claude Chabrol.

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