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Carlos Vilardebó

Born September 16, 1926 · Lisbon, Portugal

Died June 5, 2019 · aged 92

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 significan…

Known For

La Pointe CourteLa Pointe Courte · 1956
La Pointe Courte
★ 6.91956
MovieDramaRomance
A penetrating study of a marriage on the rocks, set against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean fishing village. Both a stylized depiction of the complicated relationship between a married couple and a documentary-like look at the daily struggles of the inhabitants of Sète in the South of France.
My Friend OscarMy Friend Oscar · 1951
My Friend Oscar
★ 6.51951
MovieComedy
Hans Lövgren happens to win a seal on a lottery during a trip to France. Terrified, he brings the seal home to his Paris apartment and tries to function together with the charming but barking guest.
My Seal and ThemMy Seal and Them · 1951
My Seal and Them
★ 8.01951
MovieComedy
A diplomat and fast liver, François lives the good life until, one day, he is unfortunate enough to win...a seal in a raffle. From this day on his everyday life becomes complicated, to say nothing of his sentimental life. Gabrielle, his all too serious girlfriend, can't stand the heat and calls it quits. But English girls like charming Diana don't mind seals...!
To LiveTo Live · 1958
To Live
★ 5.61958
MovieDocumentary
A series of images of war and misery.
The Little SpoonThe Little Spoon · 1960
The Little Spoon
★ 9.01960
Movie
Enchanted IslesEnchanted Isles · 1965
Enchanted Isles
★ 7.11965
MovieDrama
A French sailor circa 1850, disembarks in a desert Atlantic island, and discovers a woman who had survived for many years her husband and brother, who have died while searching for mysterious valuables. The young couple discover paradise, and its end.

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