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Norbert Carbonnaux
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 directi…
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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.
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1978
These Sorcerers Are Mad
Movie Writer
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1972
The Artless One
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1971
Léa in Winter
Movie M.
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1967
All Mad About Him
Movie Writer
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1962
The Dance
Movie Director
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1960
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
Movie Director
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1958
Hardboiled Egg Time
Movie Director
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1956
Slightly Ahead
Movie Director
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1956
Cinépanorama
TV show Self
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1954
The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne
Movie Director
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1953
The Tour of the Grand Dukes
Movie Director
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1952
Bille de clown
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1948
Nine Boys, One Heart
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1948
Adventure Starts Tomorrow
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1947
Woman of Evil
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