Question 1

What does the untranslatable French title of 'A Grin Without a Cat' suggest?

Accepted Answer

The French title is a play on words suggesting that revolution was in the air but not on the ground. The English title has a similar meaning. Director Chris Marker gave it the subtitle 'Scenes from the Third World War 1967-1977'.

Question 2

What do the letters in the production company ISKRA stand for?

Accepted Answer

ISKRA stands for Image-Son-Kinescope-Realisation-Audiovisuelle. It was also the name Lenin gave to his journal beginning in December 1900.

Question 3

Which festivals featured 'A Grin Without a Cat'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1978, and at the Jeonju International Film Festival in 2019 and 2020.

Question 4

Who directed 'A Grin Without a Cat' and who narrated it?

Accepted Answer

Chris Marker directed the film. Narrators include Simone Signoret, Jorge Semprún, Davos Hanich, Sandra Scarnati, François Maspero, Laurence Cuvillier, François Périer, and Yves Montand.

Question 5

What award did 'A Grin Without a Cat' receive?

Accepted Answer

The film received an award at the César Awards in 1978.

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