Norbert Carbonnaux

Writing·Mar 28, 1918·Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

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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.

Film	Credit
These Sorcerers Are Mad1978 · Writer	Writer
The Artless One1972 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
LLéa in Winter1971 · M.	M.
All Mad About Him1967 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
The Dance1962 · Director	Director
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century1960 · Director	Director
Hardboiled Egg Time1958 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Slightly Ahead1956 · Director	Director
The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne1954 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
The Tour of the Grand Dukes1953 · Director	Director
Bille de clown1952 · Writer	Writer
Nine Boys, One Heart1948 · Writer	Writer
Adventure Starts Tomorrow1948 · Writer	Writer
Woman of Evil1947 · Writer	Writer