Norbert Carbonnaux
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- March 28, 1918
- Place of birth
- Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
- Died
- November 6, 1997
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.
Movies with Norbert Carbonnaux
- Léa in Winter 1971 · ★ 9.0
Movies directed by Norbert Carbonnaux
- Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century 1960 · ★ 6.4
- The Tour of the Grand Dukes 1953 · ★ 5.5
- Slightly Ahead 1956 · ★ 6.2
- Hardboiled Egg Time 1958 · ★ 5.5
- The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne 1954 · ★ 6.2
- The Dance 1962 · ★ 5.0
- The Artless One 1972 · ★ 8.0
- All Mad About Him 1967 · ★ 8.0