Norbert Carbonnaux
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Known For Writer
Gender Male
Birthday 1918-03-28
Deathday 1997-11-06 (79 years old)
Place of Birth Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
Norbert Carbonnaux
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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