Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2003, Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? is a documentary film directed by Pedro Costa, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Undaunted by a commission to make a film about his mentors and aesthetic exemplars, the filmmaking team of Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet, Costa records with great sensitivity and insight the exacting process by which the two re-edit their film Sicilia!, discussing and arguing over each cut and its effect. Incorporating comments about the influence of figures as diverse as Chaplin and Eisenstein, about the ethical and aesthetic implications of film technique and such matters as rhythm, sound mixing, and acting. The film becomes a tour de force, immersing us in the mysteries of cinema as practiced by some of its greatest creators. Costa calls the film both his first comedy and his first love story.
Who’s in it. Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? stars Jean-Marie Straub as Himself and Danièle Huillet as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? (2003)?
- In US, Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? is available to stream on Fandor. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? worth watching?
- Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie??
- Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? stars Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet.
- When was Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? released?
- Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie? was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.