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.
Top Billed Cast
Françoise Brion
Lennie
François Perrot
Relde
Henri Serre
Tablo
Olivier Hussenot
Doux Donnie
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Franco, le prêtre borgne
Featured Crew
Robert Lapoujade
Director
Catherine Blette
Dialogue
Dominique Durand
Dialogue
Robert Lapoujade
Writer
René Thévenet
Producer
Patrice Sciortino
Music
Nicole Grob
Editor
Antoine Bonfanti
Sound
Jack Jullian
Sound Mixer
Jean Chiabaut
Camera Operator
Jean-Jacques Renon
Director of Photography
Renan Pollès
Director of Photography