Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Serge Bourguignon
Writers Serge Bourguignon, Claude Roy
Studio Pathé Overseas
Rating 5.5/10
Language FR

Cast & Crew

Jean Négroni

Jean Négroni

Récitant / Narrator (voice)

Michel Bouquet

Michel Bouquet

Récitant (Commentaires bouddhique) (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

Le Sourire was released on May 1, 1960.

The runtime of Le Sourire is 22m.

Le Sourire is a Documentary movie.

Le Sourire has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Le Sourire is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Le Sourire was directed by Serge Bourguignon.

The main cast of Le Sourire includes Jean Négroni, Michel Bouquet.

Le Sourire is originally in French.