A Grin Without a Cat

IMDb 7.9 1977 • 180 min • Documentary

Director

Chris Marker

Country

FR

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Laurence Guvillier
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)