Sky Arte documentary explores scandalous filmmaker Henri-Georges Clouzot

Sky Arte will air the documentary 'Lo scandaloso Clouzot' on Sunday, March 6, 2022, exploring the controversial life and work of French filmmaker Henri-Georges Clouzot. Known for his avant-garde style and dark themes, Clouzot directed classics such as 'Quai des orfèvres' and 'The Wages of Fear'. The documentary traces his roots to his childhood in Niort, marked by his mother's depression and a severe pleurisy that confined him to a sanatorium. In 1942, after his acclaimed debut 'L'assassin habite au 21', Clouzot worked for Continental-Films, a company created by Joseph Goebbels. Defying orders to produce light entertainment, he made 'Le corbeau', which angered Catholic circles in Vichy, the Resistance, and the German command. On set, Clouzot was known for his domineering and abusive behavior, even pushing his wife Véra to the brink of death while filming 'Les diaboliques'. The documentary is part of Sky Arte's programming, powered by Artribune, which curates the channel's content and digital interface.