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.
Credits
The Vertical Smile Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Didier Flamand
He was 26, now 77 years old
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Jean-Pierre Mocky
He was 43, 90 years old when he died
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as Franco, le prêtre borgne |
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Max Vialle
He was 38, 65 years old when he died
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as Général P.P. |
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François Perrot
He was 49, 94 years old when he died
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as Relde |
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Henri Serre
He was 42, now 93 years old
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as Tablo |
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Françoise Brion
She was 40, now 91 years old
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as Lennie |
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Michel Charrel
He was 36, now 87 years old
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Natalie Perrey
She was 44, 83 years old when she died
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as Mère Jeanne des Anges |
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Olivier Hussenot
He was 59, 64 years old when he died
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as Doux Donnie |
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André Chaumeau
He was 48, 88 years old when he died
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as Le voyeur |
The Vertical Smile Crew
