The Rabbi's Cat

2011 1h 40m FR

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 195

ComedyAnimation

Synopsis

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The story of a rabbi and his talking cat, a sharp-tongued feline philosopher brimming with scathing humor and a less than pure love for the rabbi's teenage daughter.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

François Morel
The cat (voice)
Hafsia Herzi
Zlabya, rabbi's daughter (voice)
Maurice Bénichou
Rabbi (voice)
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Malka of the lions (voice)
Daniel Cohen
Rabbi of the rabbi (voice)
François Damiens
Reporter (voice)
Mohamed Fellag
Sheik Mohammed Sfar (voice)
Mathieu Amalric
Prince (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joann Sfar
Writers: Sandrina Jardel, Joann Sfar
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Olivier Daviaud. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Maryline Monthieux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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François Morel and Hafsia Herzi and Maurice Bénichou carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1355638 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Joann Sfar directs. Olivier Daviaud scores. Maryline Monthieux cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Original score by Olivier Daviaud. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Maryline Monthieux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5François Morel and Hafsia Herzi and Maurice Bénichou carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1355638 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 15 themes, including "parent child relationship", "cat", "rabbi", "racism".