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Content: 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.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

110 minutes

Year:

1973

Directors:

Robert Lapoujade

Production companies:

TV Cinema

Actors:

Lennie

Relde

Tablo

Doux Donnie

Franco, le prêtre borgne

Crews:

Director

Dialogue

Producer

Sound

Dialogue