The cat in Jeanne's house is not just the family's pet. As night falls over Paris, the feline goes looking for adventure, pairing up with Nico, a burglar, who has a knack for breaking into homes while the people are asleep. A dangerous occupation, indeed. Zoe, who is Jeanne's daughter, is overseen by a nanny, an older woman whose real identity has not been exposed. To complicate matters, Jeanne, a police detective, is pursuing a criminal, Victor Costa, who is responsible for her husband's death, something that has left little Zoe unable to utter a word.
Costa and his gang are after the Colossus, a statue with whom the gangster identifies and would like to possess. One night, little Zoe goes after her cat, after it goes in one of the nightly rounds following Nico, the burglar. She discovers a world of danger lurking outside the security of her home and is befriended by a kind Nico. Zoe discovers the duplicity of her nanny who works closely with Costa and his gang. Jeanne and the police go after Costa, getting in a final confrontation that will pay off two ways, the apprehension of the evil man and the miracle of Zoe regaining the voice she lost.
A surprising anime from France, "Une vie de chat" is wonderful in the way it tells a story with animation. Directed by Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol, the film will delight adults and children. The dialogue is by M. Gagnol and Jacques-Remy Girard. The artists behind this project succeed in the way the story unfolds on the screen as well as the choice in the casting of the characters. Dominique Blanc is heard as Jeanne. The great Bernadette Lafont is the evil nanny. Bruno Solomone gives life to Nico. Jean Benguigui is the evil Costa and although she does not speak until late in the film, a sweet voiced Oriane Zani makes a good Zoe.
An enjoyable animated film for all ages.
Costa and his gang are after the Colossus, a statue with whom the gangster identifies and would like to possess. One night, little Zoe goes after her cat, after it goes in one of the nightly rounds following Nico, the burglar. She discovers a world of danger lurking outside the security of her home and is befriended by a kind Nico. Zoe discovers the duplicity of her nanny who works closely with Costa and his gang. Jeanne and the police go after Costa, getting in a final confrontation that will pay off two ways, the apprehension of the evil man and the miracle of Zoe regaining the voice she lost.
A surprising anime from France, "Une vie de chat" is wonderful in the way it tells a story with animation. Directed by Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol, the film will delight adults and children. The dialogue is by M. Gagnol and Jacques-Remy Girard. The artists behind this project succeed in the way the story unfolds on the screen as well as the choice in the casting of the characters. Dominique Blanc is heard as Jeanne. The great Bernadette Lafont is the evil nanny. Bruno Solomone gives life to Nico. Jean Benguigui is the evil Costa and although she does not speak until late in the film, a sweet voiced Oriane Zani makes a good Zoe.
An enjoyable animated film for all ages.