A Grin Without a Cat (1977)

  • U
  • 11/23/1977 (FR)
  • Documentary
  • 3h

Overview

Chris Marker’s A Grin Without a Cat is an epic political essay tracing the rise and decline of the global left from the 1960s to the 1970s. Through archival footage and commentary, the film examines revolutionary movements in France, Latin America, and beyond, reflecting on the ideals, failures, and fading hopes of a generation.

Chris Marker

Writer, Director

Cast

Laurence Guvillier's headshot

Laurence Guvillier

Narrator (voice)
Davos Hanich's headshot

Davos Hanich

Narrator (voice)
François Maspero's headshot

François Maspero

Narrator (voice)
Yves Montand's headshot

Yves Montand

Narrator (voice)
François Périer's headshot

François Périer

Narrator (voice)
Sandra Scarnati's headshot

Sandra Scarnati

Narrator (voice)
Jorge Semprún's headshot

Jorge Semprún

Narrator (voice)
Simone Signoret's headshot

Simone Signoret

Narrator (voice)

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