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The Vertical Smile (1973)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 50M

Director : Robert Lapoujade

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Françoise Brion
Françoise Brion
Lennie
François Perrot
François Perrot
Relde
Henri Serre
Henri Serre
Tablo
Olivier Hussenot
Olivier Hussenot
Doux Donnie
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Franco, le prêtre borgne
André Chaumeau
André Chaumeau
Le voyeur
Natalie Perrey
Natalie Perrey
Mère Jeanne des Anges
Georges Carmier
Georges Carmier
Cauchon
Violaine Doucy
Violaine Doucy
Jeanne d'Arc
Vanina Michel
Vanina Michel
Léone
Catherine Stermann
Catherine Stermann
La petite fille
Max Vialle
Max Vialle
Général P.P.
Michel Charrel
Michel Charrel
L'agresseur
Didier Flamand
Didier Flamand
Le jeune prêtre
Bernard Jeantet
Bernard Jeantet

Crews

Robert Lapoujade
Robert Lapoujade
Director
Catherine Blette
Catherine Blette
Dialogue
Dominique Durand
Dominique Durand
Dialogue
Robert Lapoujade
Robert Lapoujade
Writer
René Thévenet
René Thévenet
Producer
Patrice Sciortino
Patrice Sciortino
Music
Nicole Grob
Nicole Grob
Editor
Antoine Bonfanti
Antoine Bonfanti
Sound
Jack Jullian
Jack Jullian
Sound Mixer
Jean Chiabaut
Jean Chiabaut
Camera Operator
Jean-Jacques Renon
Jean-Jacques Renon
Director of Photography
Renan Pollès
Renan Pollès
Director of Photography

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