The Vertical Smile

The Vertical Smile

110 mins | Drama | March 19, 1973

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.

The Vertical Smile

110 mins | Drama | March 19, 1973

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.
Producers TV Cinema
Original title Le sourire vertical
Directors Robert Lapoujade
Writers Catherine Blette, Dominique Durand, Robert Lapoujade

Cast

Françoise Brion

as Lennie

François Perrot

as Relde

Henri Serre

as Tablo

Olivier Hussenot

as Doux Donnie

Jean-Pierre Mocky

as Franco, le prêtre borgne

André Chaumeau

as Le voyeur

Natalie Perrey

as Mère Jeanne des Anges

Georges Carmier

as Cauchon

Violaine Doucy

as Jeanne d'Arc

Vanina Michel

as Léone

Catherine Stermann

as La petite fille

Max Vialle

as Général P.P.

Michel Charrel

as L'agresseur

Didier Flamand

as Le jeune prêtre