Henri-Georges Clouzot

Henri-Georges Clouzot (20 November 1907 – 12 January 1977) was a French film director, screenwriter and producer known for tense, suspenseful noirs such as Le Corbeau, Les Diaboliques and Le Salaire de la peur.

Clouzot's films are noted for their cynical view of bourgeois society, tight plotting, memorable twists and sparse use of music. Le Corbeau (1943) provoked controversy and censorship. Les Diaboliques is frequently compared to Hitchcock and was adapted from a novel by Boileau & Narcejac. Frequent collaborators mentioned in reviews include Vera Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, Simone Signoret and Pierre Fresnay.

Reviewers praise Clouzot as a bold, cynical director of suspense and noir, expert at plotting and memorable twists. His films frequently critique bourgeois society and favor tight direction, sparse music, and strong performances. Key titles covered are Les diaboliques, Le corbeau and L'assassino abita al 21.

For:Fans of classic cinema, noir and suspense; film students and critics.