The Vertical Smile

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 19, 1973

Original language

French

Spoken languages

french

Countries

France

Production

TV Cinema

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0125508