Noted French filmmaker Henri-Georges Clouzot's cinematic journey began as a screenwriter, before transitioning to direction. His 1943 film Le Corbeau was uniquely banned by both the German forces occupying France and the Free French forces fighting against them, albeit for contrasting reasons.
This cinematic mastermind's international acclaim was solidified with the 1953 release of The Wages of Fear, and he further cemented his success with the 1955 thriller Diabolique. However, Clouzot's continuous struggles with ill health resulted in significant gaps in his output, forcing him to abandon several projects. Interestingly, one of these abandoned projects, Hell, was later brought to life by acclaimed director Claude Chabrol in 1994.
Throughout his filmography, Clouzot's work is characterized by relentless suspense thrillers, sharing similarities with the style of Alfred Hitchcock, yet distinguished by a notable absence of light relief.
