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
Joseph Stalinas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles de Gaulleas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Simone Signoretas Narrator (voice)
Salvador Allendeas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Vladimir Leninas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mao Zedongas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Georges Pompidouas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Qing Jiangas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Davos Hanichas Narrator (voice)
François Masperoas Narrator (voice)
Jorge Semprúnas Narrator (voice)
Zhou Enlaias Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Augusto Pinochetas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Võ Nguyên Giápas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Nixonas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Yves Montandas Narrator (voice)
François Périeras Narrator (voice)
Fidel Castroas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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