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My Take
Henri-Georges Clouzot fascinates me for the sheer ruthlessness of his suspense. With The Wages of Fear and Les Diaboliques, he tightened the screws on audiences in a way few directors ever have, and the haul of awards, from the Palme d'Or to the Golden Bear to a BAFTA Best Film, confirms it was no accident. People call him the French Hitchcock, but I think that undersells him; his work feels colder and more willing to probe human darkness. The lingering dread his films leave behind is the mark of a singular, uncompromising craftsman, and I treasure that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Name (Japanese)
- アンリ＝ジョルジュ・クルーゾー
- Reading
- あんり＝じょるじゅ・くるーぞー
- Born
- November 20, 1907 – January 12, 1977
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Niort, Deux-Sèvres, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / film producer / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1949 Edgar Awards
- 1953 Palme d'Or
- 1949 Golden Lion
- 1953 Golden Bear
- 1954 Louis Delluc Prize
- 1955 BAFTA Award for Best Film
- 1956 Jury Prize
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Henri-Georges Clouzot born?
November 20, 1907 – January 12, 1977.
Where is Henri-Georges Clouzot from?
Henri-Georges Clouzot is from Niort, Deux-Sèvres, France.
What does Henri-Georges Clouzot do?
Henri-Georges Clouzot works as screenwriter, film director, film producer, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.