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.
Director: Robert Lapoujade
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: March 19, 1973
Cast
- Françoise Brion - Lennie
- François Perrot - Relde
- Henri Serre - Tablo
- Olivier Hussenot - Doux Donnie
- Jean-Pierre Mocky - Franco, le prêtre borgne
- André Chaumeau - Le voyeur
- Natalie Perrey - Mère Jeanne des Anges
- Georges Carmier - Cauchon
- Violaine Doucy - Jeanne d'Arc
- Vanina Michel - Léone
Screenplay
- Catherine Blette (Dialogue)
- Dominique Durand (Dialogue)
- Robert Lapoujade
Music: Patrice Sciortino
Cinematography: Jean-Jacques Renon, Renan Pollès
Editing: Nicole Grob
Production: TV Cinema
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Robert Lapoujade
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Vertical Smile about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Vertical Smile?
- The Vertical Smile was directed by Robert Lapoujade.
- Who stars in The Vertical Smile?
- The Vertical Smile stars Françoise Brion, François Perrot, Henri Serre, Olivier Hussenot, Jean-Pierre Mocky, André Chaumeau.
- How long is The Vertical Smile?
- The Vertical Smile has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Vertical Smile?
- The Vertical Smile is a Drama film.
- Where was The Vertical Smile produced?
- The Vertical Smile was produced in France.