A Grin Without a Cat
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A Grin Without a Cat

7.9 / 10 1977 3h 0mNR French
Documentary

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.

Cast & Crew

LG

Laurence Guvillier

Narrator (voice)

Lead
Davos Hanich

Davos Hanich

Narrator (voice)

François Maspero

François Maspero

Narrator (voice)

Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Narrator (voice)

François Périer

François Périer

Narrator (voice)

SS

Sandra Scarnati

Narrator (voice)

Jorge Semprún

Jorge Semprún

Narrator (voice)

Simone Signoret

Simone Signoret

Narrator (voice)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chris Marker's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. A Grin Without a Cat is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker