Le Sourire
Synopsis
In the year that Cannes Film Festival handed out awards to Federico Fellini for La Dolce Vita, L'Avventura by Michelangelo Antonioni, and Kagi by Kon Ichikawa -- 'Le Sourire' won the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film in 1960. This quiet and intelligent film is a remarkable interpretation of a young monks perspective into a world of meditation, sacred geometry, and coming of age. A tribute to Buddhism, introspection and the wonders of nature...a short but lasting work of art.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serge Bourguignon
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Roy, Serge Bourguignon
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Le Sourire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Overseas, Les Films Tamara
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Serge Bourguignon
Claude Roy, Serge Bourguignon
Georges Delerue
Louis Miaille
Department Leadership Roster
Serge Bourguignon
Director
Louis Miaille
Director of Photography
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Serge Bourguignon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Sourire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Sourire about?
In the year that Cannes Film Festival handed out awards to Federico Fellini for La Dolce Vita, L'Avventura by Michelangelo Antonioni, and Kagi by Kon Ichikawa -- 'Le Sourire' won the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film in 1960. This quiet and intelligent film is a remarkable interpretation of a young monks perspective into a world of meditation, sacred geometry, and coming of age. A tribute to Buddhism, introspection and the wonders of nature...a short but lasting work of art.
Who directed Le Sourire?
Le Sourire was directed by Serge Bourguignon.
Who stars in Le Sourire?
The principal cast of Le Sourire includes Jean Négroni, Michel Bouquet.
When was Le Sourire released and how long is it?
Le Sourire was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Sourire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Sourire was composed by Georges Delerue.