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Carlos Vilardebó was a Franco-Portuguese film director and screenwriter known for his work in documentary and short films. After studying in Paris, he began his career as an assistant director for notable filmmakers such as Jacques Becker, Julien Duvivier, and Agnès Varda. Vilardebó directed several acclaimed short films, including La petite cuillère (1960), which explores the cultural significance of a spoon in ancient Egyptian rituals. He also directed Calder's Circus (1961), a documentary capturing Alexander Calder's miniature circus performances. His work is characterized by a keen interest in art and culture, often highlighting the intersection of visual art and film.
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1973
Les Gouaches de Sandy
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1972
Le volet
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1972
Prière aux Masques - De Léopold Sedar Senghor
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1970
Une statuette
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1969
Accumulation d'Arman
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1966
Les Mobiles
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1966
À Saint-Paul-de-Vence, la Fondation Maeght
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1965
Enchanted Isles
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1964
New Reports from France
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1963
Véronique ou les Jeunes Filles
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1961
Calder's Circus
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1961
Bilan d'un jour
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1960
The Saga of the Sun
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1960
The Little Spoon
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1960
Naissance de mille villages
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1959
Les Serviteurs de la Brousse
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1958
To Live
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1958
L'Eau et la Pierre
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1958
Sahara brut 58
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1957
Les Planteurs du Mungo
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1956
La Pointe Courte
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1956
La Piste
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1953
Avalanche
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1951
My Seal and Them
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1951
My Friend Oscar
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The Sun's Paths
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