Carlos Vilardebó

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.

Directed

1. Enchanted Isles (1965) — Director
2. To Live (1958) — Director
3. Calder's Circus (1961) — Director
4. Une statuette (1970) — Director
5. Le volet (1972) — Director
6. The Little Spoon (1960) — Director
7. New Reports from France (1964) — Director
8. Avalanche (1953) — Director
9. L'Eau et la Pierre (1958) — Director
10. Sahara brut 58 (1958) — Director
11. Naissance de mille villages (1960) — Director
12. Bilan d'un jour (1961) — Director
13. Véronique ou les Jeunes Filles (1963) — Director
14. À Saint-Paul-de-Vence, la Fondation Maeght (1966) — Director
15. Accumulation d'Arman (1969) — Director
16. Les Mobiles (1966) — Director
17. Les Gouaches de Sandy (1973) — Director
18. La Piste (1956) — Director
19. The Sun's Paths — Director
20. Les Serviteurs de la Brousse (1959) — Director
21. Prière aux Masques - De Léopold Sedar Senghor (1972) — Director
22. Les Planteurs du Mungo (1957) — Director
23. The Saga of the Sun (1960) — Director