Norbert Carbonnaux

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.

Born:

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

Movie/TV Credits:

2

First Appeared:

In the series Cinépanorama 1956-02-04

Latest Project:

Movie Léa in Winter 1971-03-20