Carlos Vilardebó
Directing
- Born
- September 16, 1926 · Lisbon, Portugal
- Died
- June 5, 2019 (age 92)
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.
Known for
Behind the camera25
- 1973Les Gouaches de Sandy Director
- 1972Le volet Director
- 1972Prière aux Masques - De Léopold Sedar Senghor Director
- 1970Une statuette Director
- 1969Accumulation d'Arman Director
- 1966À Saint-Paul-de-Vence, la Fondation Maeght Director
- 1966Les Mobiles Director
- 1965Enchanted Isles Director, Writer
- 1963Véronique ou les Jeunes Filles Director
- 1961Bilan d'un jour