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
Narrator (voice)
François Maspero
Narrator (voice)
Yves Montand
Narrator (voice)
François Périer
Narrator (voice)
SS
Sandra Scarnati
Narrator (voice)
Jorge Semprún
Narrator (voice)
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.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Grin Without a Cat is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
