Diabolique Budget
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Synopsis
Christina Delassalle suffers greatly at the hands of her brutish husband Michel. She inherited the boys' boarding school they run but it's clearly Michel who is in charge. She and Nicole Horner, one of the teachers and Michel's former lover, decide to kill him. Christina, who has a serious condition, is terrified when, by chance, she meets a retired police inspector who decides to look into the case.
What is known about the production of Diabolique?
"Diabolique," a thriller released in 1955, was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot and stars Véra Clouzot, Simone Signoret. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Véra Films, Filmsonor produced the film, making it a notable entry in the thriller landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a thriller production like this include:
- Casting: Véra was the first to be cast in the film in the role of Christina.
- Filming & Locations: The filming began on 18 August 1954 and finished on 30 November the same year.
- Marketing & Release: Though it was swiftly described by critics as a horror film upon release, Les Diaboliques was marketed as a psychological thriller.
What were the major cost factors in Diabolique?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Diabolique."
- Casting: Casting is one of the primary cost drivers in thriller productions of this scale.
- Filming: Filming & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in thriller productions of this scale.
- Marketing: Marketing & Release is one of the primary cost drivers in thriller productions of this scale.
Diabolique Production History
Véra was the first to be cast in the film in the role of Christina. Director Clouzot cast Simone Signoret opposite her in the role of Nicole; he previously directed Signoret's husband Yves Montand in The Wages of Fear, and the two couples became friends. Clouzot was also aware of his wife's Vera's limitations as an actress, and sought someone to lend her support in such a demanding role.
The filming began on 18 August 1954 and finished on 30 November the same year. The building and its surroundings matched the director's vision perfectly since they projected the desired mood of decay and neglect, featuring an adjacent swimming pool that was dirty and full of slime. Clouzot spent five weeks shooting at this location.
Awards and Recognition
5 wins total
- Louis Delluc Prize
Critical Reception
Critical reception for Les Diaboliques was highly favorable in both France and the United States. Bosley Crowther gave the film an enthusiastic review in The New York Times, calling it "one of the dandiest mystery dramas that has shown here" and "a pip of a murder thriller, ghost story and character play rolled into one".
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Diabolique (1955)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Diabolique (1955) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Diabolique (1955) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Diabolique?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Diabolique's budget compare to similar thriller films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Diabolique (1955) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Diabolique (1955) win?
5 wins total.
Who directed Diabolique and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, written by Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi, shot by Armand Thirard, with music by Georges Van Parys, edited by Madeleine Gug.
Where was Diabolique filmed?
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