La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession
Synopsis
This is the story of an obsession. Mona Lisa keeps smiling quizzically while our poor hero is pursued by her representation in all its forms, in all places. She smiles at him in a museum, at a bookseller along the banks of the Seine, in the streets, at a café. Enough to drive him up the wall!
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Pascal Mazzotti
Narrator (voice)
Cora Vaucaire
Self
Léon Camy
Magical painter (uncredited)
Boris Vian
Mona Lisa smile teacher (uncredited)
Anne Vernon
(uncredited)
Judith Magre
(uncredited)
Edmond Tamiz
Obsessed with the Mona Lisa (uncredited)
Jacques Hilling
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Gruel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Suyeux
- Original Title
- La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Son et Lumière, Como Films, Argos films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Gruel
Jean Suyeux
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Gruel
Director
Jean Suyeux
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession
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What is La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession about?
This is the story of an obsession. Mona Lisa keeps smiling quizzically while our poor hero is pursued by her representation in all its forms, in all places. She smiles at him in a museum, at a bookseller along the banks of the Seine, in the streets, at a café. Enough to drive him up the wall!
Who directed La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession?
La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession was directed by Henri Gruel.
Who stars in La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession?
The principal cast of La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession includes Pascal Mazzotti, Cora Vaucaire, Léon Camy, Boris Vian, Anne Vernon.
When was La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession released and how long is it?
La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 14m.