Le Sourire (1960)
In the year that Cannes Film Festival handed out awards to Federico Fellini for La Dolce Vita, L'Avventura by Michelangelo Antonioni, and Kagi by Kon Ichikawa -- 'Le Sourire' won the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film in 1960. This quiet and intelligent film is a remarkable interpretation of a young monks perspective into a world of meditation, sacred geometry, and coming of age. A tribute to Buddhism, introspection and the wonders of nature...a short but lasting work of art.
Director: Serge Bourguignon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: May 1, 1960
Cast
- Jean Négroni - Récitant / Narrator (voice)
- Michel Bouquet - Récitant (Commentaires bouddhique) (voice)
Screenplay
- Serge Bourguignon
- Claude Roy (Dialogue)
Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Louis Miaille
Production: Pathé Overseas, Les Films Tamara
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Serge Bourguignon
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Sourire about?
- In the year that Cannes Film Festival handed out awards to Federico Fellini for La Dolce Vita, L'Avventura by Michelangelo Antonioni, and Kagi by Kon Ichikawa -- 'Le Sourire' won the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film in 1960. This quiet and intelligent film is a remarkable interpretation of a young monks perspective into a world of meditation, sacred geometry, and coming of age. A tribute to Buddhism, introspection and the wonders of nature...a short but lasting work of art.
- Who directed Le Sourire?
- Le Sourire was directed by Serge Bourguignon.
- Who stars in Le Sourire?
- Le Sourire stars Jean Négroni, Michel Bouquet.
- How long is Le Sourire?
- Le Sourire has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Le Sourire?
- Le Sourire is a Documentary film.
- Where was Le Sourire produced?
- Le Sourire was produced in France.