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Cast
Laurence Guvillier
as Narrator (voice)
Davos Hanich
as Narrator (voice)
François Maspero
as Narrator (voice)
Yves Montand
as Narrator (voice)
François Périer
as Narrator (voice)
Sandra Scarnati
as Narrator (voice)
Jorge Semprún
as Narrator (voice)
Simone Signoret
as Narrator (voice)
Fidel Castro
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Salvador Allende
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1977
Runtime3h 00m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes26
DirectorChris Marker
WritersChris Marker
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Grin Without a Cat
About A Grin Without a Cat
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.
Directed by Chris Marker, A Grin Without a Cat leans on a strong ensemble — Laurence Guvillier, Davos Hanich, François Maspero — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1977.
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