Director

Norbert Carbonnaux

Writing

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Directed movies: 4Directed series: 0All crew credits: 13

TMDB ID: 39871

IMDb ID: nm0136232

Known for: Writing

Born: March 28, 1918

Died: November 6, 1997

Age: 79

Place of birth: Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1947 - 1978

Years active: 32

Average TMDB rating: 5.5

Wikidata: Q3343491

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Biography

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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