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
Written by: Chris Marker
Music by: Luciano Berio
Starring: Laurence Guvillier, Davos Hanich, François Maspero, Yves Montand, François Périer, Sandra Scarnati, Jorge Semprún, Simone Signoret, Fidel Castro, Salvador Allende
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1977-11-23
Runtime: 180 minutes
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