description L'Inferno Overview
L’Inferno, released in 1911, was an extensive Italian silent film based on Dante Alighieri's *Inferno*. Production spanned over three years and established it as the first full-length feature film from Italy. The movie notably became one of the earliest films exhibited completely within the United States.
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info L'Inferno Specifications
| Country | Kingdom of Italy |
| Year | 1911 |
help L'Inferno FAQ
Which part of Dante does L'Inferno adapt?
L'Inferno adapts the Inferno section of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. The 1911 Italian silent film follows Dante and Virgil through punishments and circles of Hell.
Why is L'Inferno important in film history?
It is widely cited as one of Italy's first feature-length films. Its scale was unusual for 1911, when many films were still short subjects rather than long literary adaptations.
What visual source influenced L'Inferno's images of Hell?
The film drew heavily on Gustave Doré's 19th-century illustrations for Dante. That influence is visible in the crowded bodies, rocky landscapes, and theatrical visions of punishment.
Who made the 1911 L'Inferno?
The film is associated with directors Francesco Bertolini, Adolfo Padovan, and Giuseppe de Liguoro. It was produced in Italy during the silent era and released decades before synchronized sound became standard.
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