Norbert Carbonnaux
Writing
- Born
- March 28, 1918 · Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
- Died
- November 6, 1997 (age 79)
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
These Sorcerers Are Mad
June 28, 1978
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
December 16, 1960
The Tour of the Grand Dukes
May 22, 1953
Slightly Ahead
October 10, 1956
Woman of Evil
September 23, 1947
Hardboiled Egg Time
March 19, 1958
Nine Boys, One Heart
March 24, 1948
The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne
May 31, 1954
Adventure Starts Tomorrow
February 4, 1948
The Dance
February 21, 1962
The Artless One
March 3, 1972
All Mad About Him
May 24, 1967
Behind the camera13
- 1978These Sorcerers Are Mad Writer
- 1972The Artless One Writer, Director
- 1967All Mad About Him Writer, Director
- 1962The Dance Director
- 1960Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century Director, Adaptation
- 1958Hardboiled Egg Time Writer, Director
- 1956Slightly Ahead Director, Adaptation
- 1954The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne Writer, Director
- 1953The Tour of the Grand Dukes Director
- 1952