A Grin Without a Cat
Le fond de l'air est rouge
Release: 1977-11-23·Runtime: 180m·★ 7.8
Documentary
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.
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
ISKRA
Dovidis
Cast
Georges Pompidouas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Nixonas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
François Masperoas Narrator (voice)
Augusto Pinochetas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jorge Semprúnas Narrator (voice)
Võ Nguyên Giápas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles de Gaulleas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mao Zedongas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Qing Jiangas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Yves Montandas Narrator (voice)
François Périeras Narrator (voice)
Simone Signoretas Narrator (voice)
Fidel Castroas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Vladimir Leninas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Davos Hanichas Narrator (voice)
Salvador Allendeas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joseph Stalinas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Zhou Enlaias Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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