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Born September 16, 1926 · 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.
Les Gouaches de Sandy
1973
Le volet
1972
Prière aux Masques - De Léopold Sedar Senghor
1972
Une statuette
1970
Accumulation d'Arman
1969
À Saint-Paul-de-Vence, la Fondation Maeght
1966
Les Mobiles
1966

Enchanted Isles
1965
Véronique ou les Jeunes Filles
1963
Bilan d'un jour
1961
Calder's Circus
1961
The Saga of the Sun
1960
Naissance de mille villages
1960

The Little Spoon
1960
Les Serviteurs de la Brousse
1959
L'Eau et la Pierre
1958
Sahara brut 58
1958

To Live
1958
Les Planteurs du Mungo
1957
La Piste
1956
Avalanche
1953
The Sun's Paths