After its initial release '' L'Inhumaine '' was largely forgotten for many years , until a revival in Paris in 1968 attracted interest from new audiences . A restoration of the film was undertaken in 1972 . In 1975 it was successfully shown as the opening event in an exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs . In 1987 it was screened out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
1987 Cannes Film Festival
L'Inhumaine