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A Grin Without a Cat (1977)

Movie ★ 7.9 180 min

Documentary

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 Chris Marker Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 23, 1977
Runtime
180 min
IMDb
tt0076042
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Studio
ISKRA, Dovidis

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Cast

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) Mao Zedong Mao Zedong Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Qing Jiang Qing Jiang Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Zhou Enlai Zhou Enlai Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Võ Nguyên Giáp Võ Nguyên Giáp Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Charles de Gaulle Charles de Gaulle Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Georges Pompidou Georges Pompidou Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Grin Without a Cat about?
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.
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.
When was A Grin Without a Cat released?
A Grin Without a Cat is a 1977 documentary film.
Where can I watch A Grin Without a Cat?
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