The Smile
“When a world-famous movie star is accused of eating his female co-stars, his career goes down the drain. That wipes the smile off his face.”
Synopsis
The Smile is a story about beauty and horror, the definitive biopic documentary about the life and the downfall of Knud Dendermonde, the world-famous damsel-devouring horror-movie actor we all know as The Smile. In this documentary, we trace every step of Knud's turbulent life. There will be interviews with many of his colleagues, movie trailers and clips and unique behind the scenes footage. Finally, we get to hear the shocking truth, what REALLY happened!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik van Schaaik
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik van Schaaik
- Original Title
- The Smile
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Beast Animation, Erik van Schaaik Productions, Lumière Publishing NV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik van Schaaik
Erik van Schaaik
Department Leadership Roster
Erik van Schaaik
Director
Erik van Schaaik
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Smile.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Smile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Smile about?
The Smile is a story about beauty and horror, the definitive biopic documentary about the life and the downfall of Knud Dendermonde, the world-famous damsel-devouring horror-movie actor we all know as The Smile. In this documentary, we trace every step of Knud's turbulent life. There will be interviews with many of his colleagues, movie trailers and clips and unique behind the scenes footage. Finally, we get to hear the shocking truth, what REALLY happened!
Who directed The Smile?
The Smile was directed by Erik van Schaaik.
Who stars in The Smile?
The principal cast of The Smile includes Tim Gunther, Claire King, Erik van Schaaik.
When was The Smile released and how long is it?
The Smile was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 16m.