Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
Original title: Candide ou l’optimisme au XXᵉ siècle
Overview
Charming and innocent, Candide is vigorously chased away by the Baron, for his close encounters with the pretty Cunégonde. World War II breaks out, and when he is drafted and taken prisoner, he is forced to take German nationality and ends up guarding the camp where he was imprisoned. He crossed into Switzerland, but as he had no bank account, he was incarcerated for eight days for trespassing. Hunted by the Gestapo, he kills two men to free Cunégonde, who has finally been found. They both flee to Argentina, and their world tour begins. In Paris, Moscow, New York, Borneo and Alexandria. They try to follow Dr. Pangloss' optimistic rule of life. Tossed about, separated, they find themselves grown old and wiser, thinking only of cultivating their garden on the shores of the Mediterranean.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Norbert Carbonnaux
- Writers
- Norbert Carbonnaux, Albert Simonin, Voltaire
- Producer
- Clément Duhour
- Production
- Courts et Longs Métrages (C.L.M.), Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Frequently asked questions
What is Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century rated?
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 14 votes.
Who directed Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century was directed by Norbert Carbonnaux.
When was Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century released?
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century was released in 1960.
