---
title: "Le Sourire"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/le-sourire-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 66004
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Le Sourire (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/le-sourire-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Le Sourire is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Film Par Film, Les Films de la Boissière, TF1 Films Production. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An aging psychiatrist races against time, seeking love before his fatal heart attack."

### Why Watch
- Claude Miller’s blend of drama and comedy
- Jean‑Pierre Marielle delivers a compelling lead performance
- Sharp exploration of mortality and desire

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 85 minutes, some narrative threads feel concise
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with mortality and adult romance, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, comedy, melancholic, existential

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/le-sourire-1994#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Claude Miller
- **Networks / Studios**: Film Par Film, Les Films de la Boissière, TF1 Films Production

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean-Pierre Marielle** as *Pierre-François Le Clainche*
- **Emmanuelle Seigner** as *Odile*
- **Richard Bohringer** as *Jean-Jean*
- **Chantal Banlier** as *Loulou*
- **Bernard Verley** as *Ma tante*
- **Mathilde Seigner** as *Tuttut*
- **Nathalie Cardone** as *Brigitte*
- **Catherine Mongodin** as *Wagon*
- **Jeanne Savary** as *Cisca*
- **Nadia Barentin** as *Gaby*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central plot of Le Sourire?
An elderly psychiatrist, warned of a likely fatal heart attack, decides to pursue a young woman he meets on a train.

### Q: Who directed Le Sourire?
The film was directed by Claude Miller.

### Q: Which actors star in the film?
The cast includes Jean‑Pierre Marielle, Richard Bohringer, Emmanuelle Seigner, Chantal Banlier, and Bernard Verley.

### Q: What genre does Le Sourire belong to?
It is classified as a drama and comedy.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Le Sourire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66004)
- [Le Sourire (1994)](https://www.sms.cz/film/le-sourire-1994)
- [Serge Bourguignon – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_Bourguignon)
- [Le Sourire (1960) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/348122-le-sourire/prehled/)
- [Avec le sourire 60% [With a Smile] (1936) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/229501-avec-le-sourire)
- [Le Sourire (1960) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/le-sourire)

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