Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

Homage: Chris Marker

A Grin Without a Cat

Le fond de l’air est rouge

France
1977 — 180' / Color

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Synopsis

A two-part exploration of the changing fortunes of the international revolutionary Left from 1967 to 1977, made up of archival footage and outtakes from militant films. This monumental analysis positions film representation as the substance of Left history, and deploys montage and the contrast of images and commentary as methods of incisive historical inquiry. Th.L

Director Biography

A pioneer auteur filmmaker and an original voice in world cinema for over 50 years, Marker passed away on his birthday, July 29, 2012. He is widely accepted to be one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers in modern cinema history.

Director

Chris Marker

Producer

Chris Marker

Cinematographer

Pierre-William Glenn

Willy Kurant

Editor

Chris Marker

Music

Luciano Berio