About

Known credits:
20
Birthday:
1918-03-28
Place of birth:
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
Website:
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Norbert Carbonnaux

Overview

Norbert Carbonnaux was a French film director and screenwriter active from the 1950s to the 1970s. Born in Amiens, he began his career as a screenwriter before moving into directing. Carbonnaux is best known for his comedies, including Candide ou l'optimisme au XXe siècle (1960), a modern adaptation of Voltaire's classic novel, and Les Bricoleurs (1963), which starred Jean Lefebvre and Francis Blanche. His films often featured satirical humor and social commentary, reflecting the changing dynamics of French society during his career. Carbonnaux's work remains a testament to his ability to blend humor with insightful observations on human behavior.

Known for

Acting
1971 Léa in Winter Actor M. N/A
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Directing
1972 The Artless One Directing Director 59
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1967 All Mad About Him Directing Director N/A
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1962 The Dance Directing Director 58
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1960 Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century Directing Director 59
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1958 Hardboiled Egg Time Directing Director 58
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1956 Slightly Ahead Directing Director 59
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1954 The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne Directing Director 58
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1953 The Tour of the Grand Dukes Directing Director 58
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Writing
1978 These Sorcerers Are Mad Writing Writer 59
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1972 The Artless One Writing Writer 59
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1967 All Mad About Him Writing Writer N/A
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1960 Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century Writing Adaptation 59
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1958 Hardboiled Egg Time Writing Writer 58
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1956 Slightly Ahead Writing Adaptation 59
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1954 The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne Writing Writer 58
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1952 Bille de clown Writing Writer N/A
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1948 Nine Boys, One Heart Writing Writer 59
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1948 Adventure Starts Tomorrow Writing Writer 58
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1947 Woman of Evil Writing Writer 59
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