(1911) Dante's Inferno.
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L'Inferno: A Cinematic Landmark of Hellish Visions
In 1911, a cinematic spectacle emerged that would forever alter the landscape of early cinema. L'Inferno, a groundbreaking Italian silent film, dared to venture where few filmmakers had gone before - into the fiery depths of Dante Alighieri's literary masterpiece, the Inferno. Loosely adapted from the first canticle of the Divine Comedy, the film became a landmark not only for its technical achievements but also for its haunting, often grotesque, depiction of Hell.
L'Inferno was a production of Milano Films, directed by Francesco Bertolini, Adolfo Padovan, and Giuseppe de Liguoro. With a runtime of over an hour, it was monumental for its time, considered the first true Italian feature-length film. To visualize Dante's epic poem, the filmmakers turned to the iconic illustrations of 19th-century artist Gustave Doré, whose detailed engravings breathed a terrifying life into the tortured souls and demonic landscapes.
The film's journey through Hell follows Dante, portrayed by actor Salvatore Papa, as his path to salvation is blocked by allegorical beasts. Beatrice, his heavenly guide, appeals to the poet Virgil (played by Arturo Pirovano) to lead Dante on a descent through the nine circles of Hell, a realm of eternal suffering. As they descend, Dante and Virgil witness the horrific punishments inflicted on sinners, encountering tormented figures writhing in agony against desolate backdrops.
L'Inferno pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable on screen. The film's depictions of monstrous demons, disfigured bodies, and scenes of psychological and physical torment were shocking for audiences of the time. This unflinching portrayal of Hell aimed not only to terrify but to serve as a moral warning, a visual echo of Dante's own purpose in penning his epic poem.
Yet, the film was not merely exploitation. The filmmakers employed a range of then-innovative special effects to bring Hell to life. Stop-motion animation, double exposures, and elaborate sets created a spectacle that was both nightmarish and visually captivating. Scenes of Lucifer, a massive three-headed beast frozen in a lake of ice, or the grotesque transformations of thieves into serpents, left an indelible impression on viewers' imaginations.
L'Inferno was a resounding commercial success both in Italy and internationally. Its popularity in the United States was particularly remarkable, grossing millions and prompting theaters to raise ticket prices due to its extraordinary length. The film's reach extended far beyond its era, influencing generations of filmmakers and artists who delve into the dark and fantastical. Its legacy lies in its audacity, its willingness to confront the darkest corners of human imagination, and its groundbreaking technical achievements that brought a literary classic to the screen.
Critical Considerations
While L'Inferno is celebrated for its historical importance and its visual impact, it's important to view it within the context of its era. Modern audiences might find the acting style melodramatic and the reliance on title cards for dialogue a bit cumbersome. Additionally, notions of sin and punishment in the film reflect the strict moral and religious perspectives prevalent at the time.
Despite this, the film's enduring appeal lies in its unflinching portrayal of human suffering and its imaginative exploration of the macabre. L'Inferno serves as a reminder of the power of early cinema, its ability to transport viewers to realms beyond their wildest dreams or their darkest nightmares.
L'Inferno is a must-watch for those interested in film history, fans of Dante's work, or anyone fascinated by the timeless allure of darkness rendered on screen.
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0:21 2:27 2:57 I’m truly blown away at the effects they were about to achieve here, I wonder how they were able to manage it.
@juniperstardust5549
5 ай бұрын
Same, it's unbelievably advanced for that time
@professorcaveirinha4784
5 ай бұрын
Adobe Premiere, for sure.
@IceWolve67
4 ай бұрын
I think (if I remember correctly) that they filmed the first scene, like the devil eating, projected it on a screen, build a scene on hte back of it, and filmed it again
@Wyattinous
4 ай бұрын
@IceWolve67 I'd love to see an old-time projector. Thing must have been huge.
@IceWolve67
4 ай бұрын
@@Wyattinous you may look for "George Melies", father of special effects in early days or "trip to the moon". It s amazing to see how creative they were !
This really looks like that it could have been filmed yesterday let alone over a century ago
@kevinfrost7180
4 ай бұрын
This reminds me of the words of an important Italian history professor Alessandro Barbero in one of his lectures he said, I could describe my entire day to a man from the Middle Ages and he would for the most part be able to understand everything perfectly, I wouldn't be able to do the same with a man who lived in the Roman Empire.
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Fantastic that they colorized this!!! There are captions to this movie that follow the novel.
I love those tiny skips that these old silents tend to have. They're charming!
So, a typical Monday?
@donnabaardsen5372
5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@mechanwhal6590
5 ай бұрын
Yeah, something like that.
@rl3293
4 ай бұрын
😆😆😆
@RosinDaddy5280
4 ай бұрын
What are smoking Jenga ?
Nicely done. Looks fresh and just as provocative.
0:26 that thing made me jump lol. Really amazing effects. The heads in the ground even. Amazing
Great job with the restoration
This is a fantastic film. Genuinely visionary.
i wonder how they did these effects.. amazing !!
Unbelievable effects
I am absolutely amazed this is fabulous. Now I have to download the entire movie and watch it for 112 minutes😅😅
Incredible, thanks 😉
Clásico film.😮
Magnifique interprétation des illustrations de l'Enfer de Dante de GUSTAVE DORE !
Wow!!!
Amazing work for its time.
Ah, the good old concept of one punishment, eternal torture, for every sin, no matter how horrible. Sad.
These practical effects look more real and eerie than all the CGI they are overusing these days.
Weird but wonderful!! ❤❤❤
Even seeing some of the actors supported by wires doesn't take away from the fun of this movie.
Given a full restoration and a proper score, I honestly think that this film would do well in theaters with only minimal modern tampering. I would, of course, colorize it with the latest HD color technology (none of the current splash of color AI stuff you see so much of now), but keep the look "authentic" to either hand-painting of the time, or else the pastels of an Autochrome. I would also "smooth" over some of the special effects glitches with CGI and add a bit of descriptive / scholarly narration.
Damn 1911 you scary…..
Would be a dream counting with you uploading the whole movie?
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When he's eating the guy and guys legs are kicking!😮
❤️👍
Even back then, Hell looked just like California.
@donnabaardsen5372
5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
What about as Charlie Chaplin's "Bread Dance" scene from Golden Rush film? Pleeeaase 🙏🙏🙏
His aversion to religion, in the sense usually attached to the term, was of the same kind with that of Lucretius: he regarded it with the feelings due not to a mere mental delusion, but to a great moral evil. He looked upon it as the greatest enemy of morality: first, by setting up factitious excellencies - belief in creeds, devotional feelings, and ceremonies, not connected with the good of human kind - and causing these to be accepted as substitutes for genuine virtue: but above all, by radically vitiating the standard of morals; making it consist in doing the will of a being, on whom it lavishes indeed all the phrases of adulation, but whom in sober truth it depicts as eminently hateful
@dunweyweydum
5 ай бұрын
...all I Know is christians gave Us bibles & took the Land
@6assB4SS
5 ай бұрын
What a delicious comment. At least as nice to read as the video to watch.
Still a better CGI than Marvel
This shit would've made me vomit and pass out if I saw it in theatres
@reeferseasalt
2 ай бұрын
It's quite weird
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I wonder if anyone is watching this without having read the poem. What do you think of it?
@mechanwhal6590
5 ай бұрын
I loved it. I’d have done well to read the source material, though.
@6assB4SS
5 ай бұрын
I've not yet had a hot cuppa. It was easy and dreamy until that bite of breakfast began thrashing around so. Give that devil a napkin and something to wash down with.
the AI is too visible imo
@localhottiesinurarea
4 ай бұрын
pretty sure its mostly for restoring the footage
It's creepy.
@itsjustme9354
3 ай бұрын
I figured that's the whole point 😆
Upgrade the whole movie!
The 1900's are the 20th century.
I prefer Disco Inferno myself.
@donnabaardsen5372
5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
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2:25 me in my apartment.
So wonderful, i love it
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