Henri-Georges Clouzot
Film director · 4 films (1943–1960)
Henri-Georges Clouzot is a director whose work here spans Le Corbeau (1943) to La Verite (1960), across drama and thriller. 3 of those films were photographed by Armand Thirard. All 253 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Henri-Georges Clouzot was a French film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best remembered for his work in the thriller film genre, having directed The Wages of Fear and Les Diaboliques, which are critically recognized to be among the greatest films from the 1950s.
Born 20 November 1907 · Niort, Deux-Sèvres, France · died 12 January 1977
Directing style
Clouzot constructs a tense and ominous atmosphere through high-contrast, black-and-white cinematography that relies heavily on deep shadow, stark white highlights, and practical interior lighting or night settings. He favors eye-level medium shots that maintain a grounded perspective on the characters, balancing shallow and deep focus to isolate figures or bind them to their environments. This composition relies on a mix of closeups and wide shots to build suspense, utilizing windows and natural sunlight to pierce the prevailing darkness.
Awards
- BAFTA Award for Best Film · 1955
- Palme d'Or · 1953
- Golden Lion · 1949
- Golden Bear · 1953
- Jury Prize · 1956
- Louis Delluc Prize · 1954
- Edgar Awards · 1949
Films directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot
About Henri-Georges Clouzot
When was Henri-Georges Clouzot born?
Henri-Georges Clouzot was born on 20 November 1907 in Niort, Deux-Sèvres, France and died on 12 January 1977.
What films has Henri-Georges Clouzot directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: Le Corbeau (1943), The Wages of Fear (1953), Diabolique (1955) and La Verite (1960).
What awards has Henri-Georges Clouzot won?
BAFTA Award for Best Film (1955), Palme d'Or (1953), Golden Lion (1949) and Golden Bear (1953).
Search every frame of Henri-Georges Clouzot’s films
All 253 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.