Person
Norbert Carbonnaux
Writing · 1918–1997 · Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
Biography
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

Cinépanorama
Self

The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne
Writer

Woman of Evil
Writer

Slightly Ahead
Director
Léa in Winter
M.

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
Director

These Sorcerers Are Mad
Writer

Hardboiled Egg Time
Writer

The Tour of the Grand Dukes
Director

The Dance
Director
Filmography
- 1978These Sorcerers Are MadWriter
- 1972The Artless OneWriter
- 1971Léa in WinterM.
- 1967All Mad About HimWriter
- 1962The DanceDirector
- 1960Candide or The Optimism in the 20th CenturyDirector
- 1958Hardboiled Egg TimeWriter
- 1956Slightly AheadDirector
- 1956CinépanoramaSelf
- 1954The Pirates of the Bois du BologneWriter
- 1953The Tour of the Grand DukesDirector
- 1952Bille de clownWriter
- 1948Nine Boys, One HeartWriter
- 1948Adventure Starts TomorrowWriter
- 1947Woman of EvilWriter
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