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Le Sourire

196022mSerge Bourguignon
IMDb 7.6

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In the year that Cannes Film Festival handed out awards to Federico Fellini for La Dolce Vita, L'Avventura by Michelangelo Antonioni, and Kagi by Kon Ichikawa -- 'Le Sourire' won the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film in 1960. This quiet and intelligent film is a remarkable interpretation of a young monks perspective into a world of meditation, sacred geometry, and coming of age. A tribute to Buddhism, introspection and the wonders of nature...a short but lasting work of art.

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Short Film

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What is Le Sourire (1960) about?

In the year that Cannes Film Festival handed out awards to Federico Fellini for La Dolce Vita, L'Avventura by Michelangelo Antonioni, and Kagi by Kon Ichikawa -- 'Le Sourire' won the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film in 1960. This quiet and intelligent film is a remarkable interpretation of a young monks perspective into a world of meditation, sacred geometry, and coming of age. A tribute to…

Who stars in Le Sourire?

Le Sourire stars Jean Négroni (Récitant / Narrator (voice)), Michel Bouquet (Récitant (Commentaires bouddhique) (voice)). The film was directed by Serge Bourguignon.

How long is Le Sourire?

Le Sourire has a runtime of 22 min and premiered in 1960.

Is Le Sourire worth watching?

Le Sourire holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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