The Vertical Smile (1973)

A kaleidoscope of images from history populate this skillfully animated French feature. The story concerns a history professor whose ideas about human history cause him distress. Amid a flurry of newsreel-type images, Joan of Arc's trial is shown. Another theme which emerges is of two ages (in the far past and far future) in which naked humans fight one another with animalistic aggression.

Directing:
  • Robert Lapoujade

Writing:
  • Robert Lapoujade
  • Dominique Durand
  • Catherine Blette

Stars:
Release Date: 1973-03-19
  • Country: FR
  • Language: Français
  • Runtime: 110
François Perrot
François Perr...
Relde
Françoise Brion
Françoise Bri...
Lennie
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre M...
Franco, le prêtre borgne
Didier Flamand
Didier Flaman...
Le jeune prêtre
André Chaumeau
André Chaumea...
Le voyeur
Olivier Hussenot
Olivier Husse...
Doux Donnie
Henri Serre
Henri Serre
Tablo
Georges Carmier
Georges Carmi...
Cauchon
Vanina Michel
Vanina Michel
Léone
Michel Charrel
Michel Charre...
L'agresseur
Natalie Perrey
Natalie Perre...
Mère Jeanne des Anges
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