The Case of the Grinning Cat

Chris Marker constructs the film as a personal travelogue, where a whimsical graffiti cat becomes a cipher for reading the anxieties and hopes of a post-9/11 world. He relies on associative editing, juxtaposing the cheerful feline with footage of anti-war protests, exploring how public art can be both a playful mystery and a subtle form of dissent.

What lingers after viewing is the sense of a secret shared—a grin painted on the city's face that hints at deeper currents of resistance and joy amidst global unrest. It’s a cinematic puzzle that rewards the curious viewer. — MovieFinder Editorial