Carlos Vilardebó

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1926-09-16

Deathday 2019-06-05 (92 years old)

Place of Birth Lisbon, Portugal

Carlos Vilardebó

Biography

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

Director

Os Caminhos do Sol

as Director

1973
1972
Le volet

as Director

1970
Une statuette

as Director

1969
1966
Les Mobiles

as Director

1965
Enchanted Isles

as Director

1964
1961
Bilan d'un jour

as Director

1961
Calder's Circus

as Director

1960
The Little Spoon

as Director

1958
Sahara brut 58

as Director

1958
L'Eau et la Pierre

as Director

1958
To Live

as Director

1957
1956
La Pointe Courte

as Assistant Director

1956
La Piste

as Director

1953
Avalanche

as Director

1951
My Seal and Them

as Assistant Director

Writer

1965
Enchanted Isles

as Writer