Carlos Vilardebó
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 16, 1926
- Died
- June 5, 2019
- Birthplace
- Lisbon, Portugal
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.
Filmography
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Les Gouaches de Sandy 1973
Director
Le volet 1972
Director
Prière aux Masques - De Léopold Sedar Senghor 1972
Director
Une statuette 1970
Director
Accumulation d'Arman 1969
Director
Les Mobiles 1966
Director
À Saint-Paul-de-Vence, la Fondation Maeght 1966
Director
Enchanted Isles 1965
Director, Writer
Véronique ou les Jeunes Filles 1963
Director
Calder's Circus 1961
Director
Bilan d'un jour 1961
Director
The Saga of the Sun 1960
Director
The Little Spoon 1960
Director
Naissance de mille villages 1960
Director
Les Serviteurs de la Brousse 1959
Director
To Live 1958
Director
L'Eau et la Pierre 1958
Director
Sahara brut 58 1958
Director
Les Planteurs du Mungo 1957
Director
La Piste 1956
Director
Avalanche 1953
Director
La Pointe Courte 1956
Assistant Director
My Seal and Them 1951
Assistant Director
My Friend Oscar 1951
Assistant Director
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