When the Cat’s Away

Year: 1996

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: French

Director: Cédric Klapisch

Comedy

Chloe, a young Parisian, finally takes a long‑overdue vacation but must find someone to watch her beloved cat Gris‑Gris. After her gay roommate and others refuse, she entrusts the cat to elderly Madame Renée, a neighborhood pet‑sitter. Returning home, Chloe learns the cat is missing, prompting a frantic search through the district where she meets quirky locals.

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