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- 2012
- Not Rated
- GKIDS
- 1 h 40 m
- 2012
- Not Rated
- GKIDS
- 1 h 40 m
Summary Set 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: Sandrina Jardel, Joann Sfar
- 2012
- Not Rated
- GKIDS
- 1 h 40 m
- 2012
- Not Rated
- GKIDS
- 1 h 40 m
The Rabbi's Cat
74
7.7
Summary Set 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: Sandrina Jardel, Joann Sfar
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
74
89% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
74
89% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
While the scenes don't always fit together thematically or tonally, each one is its own polished gem.
It's a wild and vivid ride and a spirited reminder of the kinship between Jewish and Arab cultural traditions.
The film presents an often sharp commentary on dueling beliefs and idiocies that unfolds in lush pastel hues and distinctively retro drawings.
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.
Though we wander a bit, the trip is a delight, thanks to the witty company.
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.
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.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 User Ratings
7.7
83% Positive
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17% Mixed
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 User Ratings
7.7
83% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
17% Mixed
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1 Rating
0% Negative
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Production Company
Autochenille Production,
TF1 Droits Audiovisuels,
France 3 Cinéma,
Sofica Valor 7,
France Télévisions,
Canal+,
CinéCinéma,
Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep)
Release Date Dec 7, 2012
Duration 1 h 40 m
Rating Not Rated
Awards
Taormina International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Annie Awards
• 2 Nominations
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
