SummarySet in Algeria in the 1920s, this animated feature spotlights a rabbi's cat who learns how to speak after swallowing the family parrot expresses his desire to convert to Judaism.
Directed By:Antoine Delesvaux, Joann Sfar
Written By:Joann Sfar, Sandrina Jardel
The Rabbi's Cat
Metascore
Generally Favorable
74
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Generally Favorable
7.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
89% Positive
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1 Review
Dec 6, 2012
100
While the scenes don't always fit together thematically or tonally, each one is its own polished gem.
Jan 17, 2013
80
It's a wild and vivid ride and a spirited reminder of the kinship between Jewish and Arab cultural traditions.
Dec 6, 2012
80
The film presents an often sharp commentary on dueling beliefs and idiocies that unfolds in lush pastel hues and distinctively retro drawings.
Dec 6, 2012
80
Though this gorgeously animated affair showcases the artist's freewheeling style and colorful arabesque imagery, its rambling episodic structure is not quite the cat's meow, even if it remains a thoroughly enjoyable take on Judaism in early 20th century North Africa.
Dec 6, 2012
80
Though we wander a bit, the trip is a delight, thanks to the witty company.
Dec 6, 2012
63
Despite its flaws, the film is at least a consistent vision, attesting through both its story and animation to the rabbi's right to be different while also striving for human solidarity.
Dec 7, 2012
38
The movie is trying to do far too much and doesn't do anything well. "Ambitious" isn't the word here; "random" is more like it.
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Generally Favorable
83% Positive
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Jul 6, 2015
8
The movie meanders aimlessly from scene to scene, but is imminently watchable due to the sparkling dialogue. The movie easily handles heavy topics like racism and religion with a good sense of humor. The artwork is beautiful throughout, that is I think it is because the Blu-ray edition I watched was only available in French with English subtitles and they talk so fast in the film I was looking at the bottom of the screen reading most of the time. You better be a speed reader. I don't think the movie has ever been dubbed in English. This is animation for adults only - there is even a brutal killing in it. Highly recommended.
Production Company:
- Autochenille Production
- TF1 Droits Audiovisuels
- France 3 Cinéma
- Canal+
- France 3
- CinéCinéma
- Sofica Valor 7
- Fondation GAN pour le Cinéma
- Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep)
Release Date:Dec 7, 2012
Duration:1 h 40 m
Tagline:Of cats and gods
Awards
Taormina International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Annie Awards
• 2 Nominations
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
