The Vertical Smile
Original title: Le Sourire vertical
IMDb6.10
19731h 50m
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.
Top-billed cast
- FFrançoise Brion
- VVanina Michel
- HHenri Serre
- BBernard Jeantet
- FFrançois Perrot
- CCatherine Stermann
- VViolaine Doucy
- JJean-Pierre Mocky
- AAndré Chaumeau
- DDidier Flamand
Crew
- Director
- Robert Lapoujade
- Writers
- Robert Lapoujade, Catherine Blette, Dominique Durand
- Producer
- René Thévenet
- Production
- TV Cinema
Frequently asked questions
What is The Vertical Smile rated?
The Vertical Smile does not yet have enough audience votes for a stable rating.
Who directed The Vertical Smile?
The Vertical Smile was directed by Robert Lapoujade.
When was The Vertical Smile released?
The Vertical Smile was released in 1973.
