The Vertical Smile(1973)

NR

1h 50m

  • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Françoise Brion

    Françoise Brion

    Lennie

  • François Perrot

    François Perrot

    Relde

  • Henri Serre

    Henri Serre

    Tablo

  • Olivier Hussenot

    Olivier Hussenot

    Doux Donnie

  • Jean-Pierre Mocky

    Jean-Pierre Mocky

    Franco, le prêtre borgne

  • André Chaumeau

    André Chaumeau

    Le voyeur

  • Natalie Perrey

    Natalie Perrey

    Mère Jeanne des Anges

  • Georges Carmier

    Georges Carmier

    Cauchon

  • Vanina Michel

    Vanina Michel

    Léone

  • Michel Charrel

    Michel Charrel

    L'agresseur

  • Didier Flamand

    Didier Flamand

    Le jeune prêtre

  • Bernard Jeantet

    Bernard Jeantet

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    Status

    Released (Mar 19, 1973)