Writing
Norbert Carbonnaux
FR cinema · 14 credits
Born
28 March 1918
Died
6 November 1997 (aged 79)
Birthplace
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
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
Filmography
The Artless One
Writer, Director
All Mad About Him
Writer, Director
The Dance
Director
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
Director, Adaptation
Hardboiled Egg Time
Writer, Director
Slightly Ahead
Director, Adaptation
The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne
Writer, Director
