The Vertical Smile
1973, French. Directed by Robert Lapoujade.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Robert LapoujadeDirector
- Françoise BrionLennie
- François PerrotRelde
- Henri SerreTablo
- Olivier HussenotDoux Donnie
- Jean-Pierre MockyFranco, le prêtre borgne
- André ChaumeauLe voyeur
- Natalie PerreyMère Jeanne des Anges
- Georges CarmierCauchon
- Violaine DoucyJeanne d'Arc
- Vanina MichelLéone
- Catherine StermannLa petite fille
- Max VialleGénéral P.P.
Details
- Released
- 19 March 1973
- Original title
- Le Sourire vertical
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Robert Lapoujade
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The Vertical Smile runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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Which OTT platform is The Vertical Smile on?
The Vertical Smile isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 March 1973. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Vertical Smile?
If you liked The Vertical Smile, try The Rays and Shadows, Mindwalk, Adieu Philippine.
Who directed The Vertical Smile?
The Vertical Smile (1973) was directed by Robert Lapoujade and stars Françoise Brion, François Perrot, Henri Serre.