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The Vertical Smile

19731h 50mRobert Lapoujade

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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.

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What is The Vertical Smile (1973) about?

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.

Who stars in The Vertical Smile?

The Vertical Smile stars Françoise Brion (Lennie), François Perrot (Relde), Henri Serre (Tablo), Olivier Hussenot (Doux Donnie), Jean-Pierre Mocky (Franco, le prêtre borgne). The film was directed by Robert Lapoujade.

How long is The Vertical Smile?

The Vertical Smile has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973.

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