MOVIE

A Grin Without a Cat

Name: A Grin Without a Cat
Director: Chris Marker
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1977-11-23
Cast: Laurence Guvillier, Davos Hanich, François Maspero, Yves Montand, François Périer

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’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 ar… + more

Original Title

Le fond de l'air est rouge

Release Date

1977-11-23

Year

1977

Duration

3h 0m

Status

Released

Score

7.92

Genres

Documentary

Production

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