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The Clouzot Scandal (2017)

Original title: Le Scandale Clouzot

2017-10-17 · 1h 0m · FR
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A portrait of the master of thriller and noir realism

Great filmmakers claim the artistic influence of French director Henri-Georges Clouzot (1907-1977), a master of suspense, with a unique vision of the world, who knew how to offer both great shows and subtle studies of characters. Beyond the myth of the tyrannical director, a contrasting portrait of a visionary, an agitator, an artist against the system.

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Pierre-Henri GibertDirector, Writer

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Aurélien RecoingAurélien RecoingNarrator (voice)Bernard StoraBernard StoraSelfBertrand BlierBertrand BlierSelfBong Joon HoBong Joon HoSelfDominik MollDominik MollSelfJacques TardiJacques TardiSelfMichèle RessiMichèle RessiSelfPascal BonitzerPascal BonitzerSelfPierre AssoulinePierre AssoulineSelfXavier GiannoliXavier GiannoliSelfAlfred GrevenAlfred GrevenSelf (archive footage)Henri-Georges ClouzotHenri-Georges ClouzotSelf (archive footage)

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Movie businessFrench noirControversial artistFrench cinemaPortrait of a filmmaker

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityMovie Business · French Noir · Controversial ArtistVisual styleFrench NoirPacingShortDirector preference743504Actor preference319040 · 254043 · 47790

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What is The Clouzot Scandal about?

Great filmmakers claim the artistic influence of French director Henri-Georges Clouzot (1907-1977), a master of suspense, with a unique vision of the world, who knew how to offer both great shows and subtle studies of characters. Beyond the myth of the tyrannical director, a contrasting portrait of a visionary, an agitator, an artist against the system.

How long is The Clouzot Scandal?

The Clouzot Scandal has a runtime of 60 minutes.