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Short animated fantasy film

La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession (1958): Cast

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La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession is a 1958 short animated fantasy film directed by Henri Gruel, starring Boris Vian as Mona Lisa smile teacher (uncredited), Edmond Tamiz and Anne Vernon. It runs 14 minutes.

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La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
14 min
Director
Henri Gruel
Genres
Animation , Fantasy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession About?

The premise of La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession without spoilers.

A comic portrait of obsession follows a hapless protagonist haunted by the ever‑smiling Mona Lisa. Her enigmatic grin stalks him from a museum gallery to a bookseller on the Seine, through bustling streets and a corner café, appearing in every artwork and poster he encounters. The relentless presence pushes him to the brink of madness.

La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • mona lisa
  • voice over
  • part animated
  • leonardo da vinci
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Cast & crew

La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession Cast & Characters

Boris Vian leads the cast as Mona Lisa smile teacher (uncredited), with Edmond Tamiz as Obsessed with the Mona Lisa (uncredited) and Anne Vernon. Directed by Henri Gruel; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession

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From the director

More from Henri Gruel

One more film directed by Henri Gruel: Monsieur Tête.

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La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession, each answered in a sentence.

How long is La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession?

La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession runs 14 minutes.

When was La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession released?

La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession was released on April 30, 1958.

Who directed La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession?

La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession was directed by Henri Gruel.

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Who is in the cast of La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession?

La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession stars Boris Vian as Mona Lisa smile teacher (uncredited), Edmond Tamiz as Obsessed with the Mona Lisa (uncredited) and Anne Vernon, among 8 credited actors.

Does La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession have a post-credit scene?

No. La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession in?

The original language of La Joconde, histoire d’une obsession is French.

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