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Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960)

Movie ★ 6.4 88 min

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.

Norbert Carbonnaux Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 16, 1960
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0054719
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Language
Studio
Courts et Longs Métrages (C.L.M.), Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma

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Frequently asked questions

What is Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century about?
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.
Who directed Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century was directed by Norbert Carbonnaux.
Who stars in Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century stars Jean-Pierre Cassel, Daliah Lavi, Pierre Brasseur, Louis de Funès.
When was Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century released?
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century is a 1960 comedy film.
Where can I watch Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?
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