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A Grin Without a Cat

19773hChris Marker
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 81

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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.

Documentary
1970sPolitical ActivismArchive FootageSocial ActivismHistorical SocietyRevolutionary War1960sActivismOld FootageHistorical Images

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What is A Grin Without a Cat (1977) 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 stars in A Grin Without a Cat?

A Grin Without a Cat stars Laurence Guvillier (Narrator (voice)), Davos Hanich (Narrator (voice)), François Maspero (Narrator (voice)), Yves Montand (Narrator (voice)), François Périer (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Chris Marker.

How long is A Grin Without a Cat?

A Grin Without a Cat has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1977.

Is A Grin Without a Cat worth watching?

A Grin Without a Cat holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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