“Conceived as a preview to the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts of 1925, this silent film centers around the femme fatale Claire Lescot, “the inhuman woman”, who’s desired by everyone: the businessman, the politician, a maharajah, and Einar the inventor who feigns his own suicide for the woman. Working on the scenography was architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, who designed the façade of Clair’s villa. Meanwhile, Fernand Léger designed the inventor’s laboratory in cubist style and Alberto Cavalcanti designed the atrium in Art Nouveau style. Countless other architects and designers worked on the film set, fulfilling L’Herbier desire to create a masterpiece of modern art.“
Source: Elledecor.com
L'inhumaine (1924)
Adventure, Drama, Mystery | 135min | 14 March 1926 (USA)
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Director: Marcel L'HerbierWriter: Pierre Dumarchais, Joris-Karl HuysmansStars: Jaque Catelain, Léonid Walter de Malte, Philippe HériatSummary: Claire Lescot is a famous prima donna. All men want to be loved by her. Among them is the young scientist Einar Norsen. When she mocks at him, he leaves her house with the declared intention to kill himself... But the story is much less important than the scenery : this movie intended to be a manifesto of the modern decorative arts.
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Countries: FranceLanguages: None, FrenchBudget: FRF260,000 (estimated)