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When the Cat's Away

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When the Cat's Away (1996)

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Reviews Counted: 15 Fresh: 13  Rotten:2 Average Rating: 7.4/10

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Rated: R [See Full Rating] for a brief strong sex scene and some language

Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins

Synopsis: Overworked Parisienne Chloe takes leave of her flat for an overdue vacation, only to discover upon her return that her cat, Gris-Gris, has taken a vacation of his own and can't be found. Her search leads her on a voyage through her shabby, bohemian neighborhood, which is haunted by the twin... Overworked Parisienne Chloe takes leave of her flat for an overdue vacation, only to discover upon her return that her cat, Gris-Gris, has taken a vacation of his own and can't be found. Her search leads her on a voyage through her shabby, bohemian neighborhood, which is haunted by the twin specters of gentrification and social decay. Atmospheric, funky, and full of improvisational spirit. [More]

Genre: Foreign Films

Starring: Garance Clabel, Zinedine Soualem, Renee Le Calm, Olivier Py, Arapimou

Director: Cedric Klapisch
Screenwriter: Cedric Klapisch
Producer: Aissa Djabri, Farid Lahoussa, Manuel Munz

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Jan 6, 1998

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A charming French import with lots of heart.

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