The Vertical Smile
The Vertical Smile1973
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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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Françoise BrionLennie | Lennie |
 François PerrotRelde | Relde |
 Henri SerreTablo | Tablo |
 Olivier HussenotDoux Donnie | Doux Donnie |
 Jean-Pierre MockyFranco, le prêtre borgne | Franco, le prêtre borgne |
 André ChaumeauLe voyeur | Le voyeur |
 Natalie PerreyMère Jeanne des Anges | Mère Jeanne des Anges |
 Georges CarmierCauchon | Cauchon |
| VViolaine DoucyJeanne d'Arc | Jeanne d'Arc |
 Vanina MichelLéone | Léone |
| CCatherine StermannLa petite fille | La petite fille |
 Max VialleGénéral P.P. | Général P.P. |
 Michel CharrelL'agresseur | L'agresseur |
 Didier FlamandLe jeune prêtre | Le jeune prêtre |
 Bernard JeantetNot listed | Not listed |