A Grin Without a Cat
Le fond de l'air est rouge
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Laurence Guvillier
Narrator (voice)
Davos Hanich
Narrator (voice)
François Maspero
Narrator (voice)
Yves Montand
Narrator (voice)
François Périer
Narrator (voice)
Sandra Scarnati
Narrator (voice)
Jorge Semprún
Narrator (voice)
Simone Signoret
Narrator (voice)
Fidel Castro
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Salvador Allende
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Vladimir Lenin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mao Zedong
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Qing Jiang
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Zhou Enlai
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Võ Nguyên Giáp
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles de Gaulle
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Georges Pompidou
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Marker
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Score
- Luciano Berio
- Original Title
- Le fond de l'air est rouge
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- ISKRA, Dovidis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Marker
Chris Marker
Luciano Berio
Pierre-William Glenn, Willy Kurant
Chris Marker
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Marker
Director
Chris Marker
Writer
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Willy Kurant
Director of Photography
Chris Marker
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Grin Without a Cat
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What is A Grin Without a Cat about?
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.
Who directed A Grin Without a Cat?
A Grin Without a Cat was directed by Chris Marker.
Who stars in A Grin Without a Cat?
The principal cast of A Grin Without a Cat includes Laurence Guvillier, Davos Hanich, François Maspero, Yves Montand, François Périer.
When was A Grin Without a Cat released and how long is it?
A Grin Without a Cat was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for A Grin Without a Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Grin Without a Cat was composed by Luciano Berio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Grin Without a Cat?
A Grin Without a Cat holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).