The Vertical Smile (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.
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Writing:
Stars:
- Robert Lapoujade
Writing:
- Robert Lapoujade
- Dominique Durand
- Catherine Blette
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Release Date: 1973-03-19
- Country: FR
- Language: Français
- Runtime: 110
Lennie
Relde
Tablo
Doux Donnie
Franco, le prêtre borgne
Le voyeur
Cauchon
Léone
L'agresseur
Le jeune prêtre
Mère Jeanne des Anges