A Grin Without a Cat(1977)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Chris Marker
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Laurence Guvillier
Narrator (voice)
Davos Hanich
Narrator (voice)
François Maspero
Narrator (voice)
Yves Montand
Narrator (voice)
François Périer
Narrator (voice)
Sandra Scarnati
Narrator (voice)
Jorge Semprún
Narrator (voice)
Simone Signoret
Narrator (voice)
Fidel Castro
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Salvador Allende
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Vladimir Lenin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mao Zedong
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Qing Jiang
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Zhou Enlai
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Võ Nguyên Giáp
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles de Gaulle
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Georges Pompidou
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
A Grin Without a Cat — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Grin Without a Cat?+
A Grin Without a Cat is available to stream on OVID and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did A Grin Without a Cat come out?+
A Grin Without a Cat was released in 1977.
How long is A Grin Without a Cat?+
A Grin Without a Cat runs for 180 minutes (3 hours).
Who directed A Grin Without a Cat?+
A Grin Without a Cat was directed by Chris Marker.
Who stars in A Grin Without a Cat?+
A Grin Without a Cat stars Laurence Guvillier, Davos Hanich, François Maspero, Yves Montand and François Périer.
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