The Case of the Grinning Cat
Chats perchés
Synopsis
Chris Marker, intrigued by the sight of yellow cats perched on walls on the streets of Paris, films the major national and international sociopolitical events of the early 2000s.
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Frédéric Taddeï
Self
Léon Schwartzenberg
Self (uncredited)
Jacques Chirac
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jean-Marie Le Pen
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bertrand Cantat
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dieudonné
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Patrick Poivre d'Arvor
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Raffarin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Philippe de Villiers
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Carl Lang
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Chevènement
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Pierre Lellouche
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Marina Vlady
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Marker
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Score
- Chris Marker
- Original Title
- Chats perchés
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Tibetan
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Marker
Chris Marker
Chris Marker
Chris Marker
Laurence Braunberger
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Marker
Director
Chris Marker
Writer
Laurence Braunberger
Producer
Chris Marker
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Case of the Grinning Cat
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What is The Case of the Grinning Cat about?
Chris Marker, intrigued by the sight of yellow cats perched on walls on the streets of Paris, films the major national and international sociopolitical events of the early 2000s.
Who directed The Case of the Grinning Cat?
The Case of the Grinning Cat was directed by Chris Marker.
Who stars in The Case of the Grinning Cat?
The principal cast of The Case of the Grinning Cat includes Frédéric Taddeï, Léon Schwartzenberg, Jacques Chirac, Jean-Marie Le Pen, George W. Bush.
When was The Case of the Grinning Cat released and how long is it?
The Case of the Grinning Cat was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Case of the Grinning Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Case of the Grinning Cat was composed by Chris Marker.