Erik van Schaaik

The Smile is a story about beauty and horror, the definitive biopic documentary about the life and the downfall of Knud Dendermonde, the world-famous damsel-devouring horror-movie actor we all know as The Smile. In this documentary, we trace every step of Knud's turbulent life. There will be interviews with many of his colleagues, movie trailers and clips and unique behind the scenes footage. Finally, we get to hear the shocking truth, what REALLY happened!

When the film 'the phantom of the cinema' breaks, the light behind the screen is turned on and the audience is witness to the struggles of a cinema-owner, the lavatory attendant and the technician. In an attempt to start the screening again they tumble through their chambers behind the screen.