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The Vertical Smile

The Vertical Smile

Le Sourire vertical
8.0 (1) ·1973 ·110 min ·Movie
Drama

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 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
Violaine Doucy
Jeanne d'Arc
Vanina Michel
Vanina Michel
Léone

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