Director

Carlos Vilardebó

Directing

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Directed movies: 5Directed series: 0All crew credits: 5

TMDB ID: 1187007

IMDb ID: nm0897404

Known for: Directing

Born: September 16, 1926

Died: June 5, 2019

Age: 92

Place of birth: Lisbon, Portugal

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1951 - 1965

Years active: 15

Average TMDB rating: 6.92

Wikidata: Q2939486

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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.

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