
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century
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.
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6.4/10
14 votes
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- Released
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- Language
- French
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)New York City, New York19 Nov 1962
FinlandFI
- Theatrical19 Jan 1962
FranceFR
- Theatrical16 Dec 1960
- TVTPFrance 3 Limousin6 Sept 1983
GermanyDE
- TheatricalWest Germany8 Feb 1962
HungaryHU
- Theatrical18 Oct 1962
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- Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century was released on 16 December 1960.
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- Who directed Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?
- Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960) was directed by Norbert Carbonnaux.
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- Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century runs for 1h 28m.












