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The Vertical Smile (1973)

Original title: Le sourire vertical

1973-03-19 · 1h 50m · FR
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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.

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Robert LapoujadeDirector, Writer

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Françoise BrionFrançoise BrionLennieFrançois PerrotFrançois PerrotReldeHenri SerreHenri SerreTabloOlivier HussenotOlivier HussenotDoux DonnieJean-Pierre MockyJean-Pierre MockyFranco, le prêtre borgneAndré ChaumeauAndré ChaumeauLe voyeurNatalie PerreyNatalie PerreyMère Jeanne des AngesGeorges CarmierGeorges CarmierCauchonViolaine DoucyViolaine DoucyJeanne d'ArcVanina MichelVanina MichelLéoneCatherine StermannCatherine StermannLa petite filleMichel CharrelMichel CharrelL'agresseur

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference904062Actor preference346257 · 219297 · 278918Country preferenceFrDecade preference1970

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Frequently asked questions about The Vertical Smile

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.

How long is The Vertical Smile?

The Vertical Smile has a runtime of 110 minutes.