The Vertical Smile (1973)
1973 · 1h 50m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Robert Lapoujade
Writers: Robert Lapoujade
Music by: Patrice Sciortino
Cinematography: Renan Pollès, Jean-Jacques Renon
Editor: Nicole Grob
Cast
Françoise Brion as LennieFrançois Perrot as ReldeHenri Serre as TabloOlivier Hussenot as Doux DonnieJean-Pierre Mocky as Franco, le prêtre borgneAndré Chaumeau as Le voyeurNatalie Perrey as Mère Jeanne des AngesGeorges Carmier as CauchonViolaine Doucy as Jeanne d'ArcVanina Michel as LéoneCatherine Stermann as La petite filleMax Vialle as Général P.P.More like this
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