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.

Davos Hanichas Narrator (voice)
François Masperoas Narrator (voice)
Yves Montandas Narrator (voice)
François Périeras Narrator (voice)
Jorge Semprúnas Narrator (voice)
Simone Signoretas Narrator (voice)
Fidel Castroas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Salvador Allendeas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Pierre-William Glenn
Willy Kurant