Sympathy for the Devil

A woman in a yellow peasant dress who embodies democracy. The camera crew follows her as she answers a series of yes/no questions in an outdoor setting, highlighting Godard's experimental approach to political rhetoric and public interpretation.

A member of the Black Panthers depicted in the film's junkyard scenes, reading from revolutionary texts and passing rifles among the militants. The character embodies the era's radical politics and the violence associated with militant resistance.

A member of the Black Panthers depicted in the film's junkyard scenes, reading from revolutionary texts and passing rifles among the militants. The character embodies the era's radical politics and the violence associated with militant resistance.

A member of the Black Panthers depicted in the film's junkyard scenes, reading from revolutionary texts and passing rifles among the militants. The character embodies the era's radical politics and the violence associated with militant resistance.

A member of the Black Panthers depicted in the film's junkyard scenes, reading from revolutionary texts and passing rifles among the militants. The character embodies the era's radical politics and the violence associated with militant resistance.

Glenna Forster-Jones appears as an interviewer in a wreckers' yard, contributing to the film's observational tone and satirical look at media interviews.

Lead singer of the Rolling Stones, appearing as himself in the film's recording sessions and imagery that tie the counterculture to popular music. His presence anchors the collage of performance, politics, and poetics.

Guitarist of the Rolling Stones, appearing as himself in the studio scenes that accompany the narrative on revolution and media.

Bassist for the Rolling Stones, shown in the film's studio ambiance during the 1960s recording sessions.

Founding member of the Rolling Stones, whose dissolution is depicted in the film through the era's turbulence and the band's dynamics.

Drummer for the Rolling Stones, part of the ensemble in the studio scenes surrounding Sympathy for the Devil.

Backing singer within the Rolling Stones circle, appearing in scenes that mingle music with political and cultural commentary.

Backing singer connected to the Stones, contributing to the film's musical textures amid its political collage.

Self as pianist/organist during the studio sessions, providing the musical backbone of the film's recording sequence.