Secrets d'histoire

The mad love of Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel (17x2)

: 15, 2023

This episode looks back at the impossible love affair between French sculptor Auguste Rodin and French sculptress Camille Claudel. The program retraces Auguste Rodin's youth, when he grew up among peasants who emigrated to Paris, how he achieved international fame, and his encounters with other historical figures such as Georges Clemenceau and Victor Hugo. It looks back at some of his most famous sculptures, including the Thinker, the Monument to Balzac and the enigmatic Porte de l'enfer. It also looks at the personality of Camille Claudel, presented as a woman with a strong temper. Finally, the program invites viewers to discover the Château de l'Islette, where these figures of French sculpture maintained a secret relationship.