A Grin Without a Cat

A Grin Without a Cat

Le fond de l'air est rouge

7.9 /10 26 votes
November 23, 1977 3h 0m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Chris Marker
Writers Chris Marker
Studio ISKRA
Rating 7.9/10
Language FR

Photos

Cast & Crew

Laurence Guvillier

Narrator (voice)

Davos Hanich

Davos Hanich

Narrator (voice)

François Maspero

François Maspero

Narrator (voice)

Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Narrator (voice)

François Périer

François Périer

Narrator (voice)

Sandra Scarnati

Narrator (voice)

Jorge Semprún

Jorge Semprún

Narrator (voice)

Simone Signoret

Simone Signoret

Narrator (voice)

Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Salvador Allende

Salvador Allende

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Vladimir Lenin

Vladimir Lenin

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalin

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

A Grin Without a Cat was released on November 23, 1977.

The runtime of A Grin Without a Cat is 3h 0m.

A Grin Without a Cat is a Documentary movie.

A Grin Without a Cat has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

A Grin Without a Cat is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A Grin Without a Cat was directed by Chris Marker.

The main cast of A Grin Without a Cat includes Laurence Guvillier, Davos Hanich, François Maspero.

A Grin Without a Cat is originally in French.