The Vertical Smile

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.

Country:

France

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

110 minutes

Year:

1973

Director:

Robert Lapoujade

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Company:

TV Cinema

Cast:

Lennie

Relde

Tablo

Doux Donnie

Franco, le prêtre borgne

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Director

Writer

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Producer

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