A Grin Without a Cat

Name: A Grin Without a Cat
Director: Chris Marker
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1977

Rating

7.9

Rating

7.9

The Film

A Grin Without a Cat

The Story

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.

historical events armed forces revolutionary government historical images old footage activism 1960s revolutionary war historical society social activism archive footage political activism 1970s

Runtime

180 min

Released Nov 1977

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