GymnasticsWhy Do Old Portraits Look Grumpy?

11/09/2020

In old paintings, the subjects never smile. Up until the 18th century, every figure was sombre and strict-looking, because smiling was considered uncouth. 

Director

David Caillon

Producer

  • La Blogothèque

  • Milgram

  • UFA X / Divimove

Country

  • France

  • Germany

Year

2020

Duration

5 min

Available

From 23/03/2021 to 09/09/2025

Genre

Documentaries and Reportage

11/09/2020

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