
Algiers, 1920s. Rabbi Sfar has more than one problem. His beautiful daughter Zlabya is becoming a teenager and above all, his parrot-killing cat has just started talking. The delivery of a box from Russia further complicates things when a painter is discovered inside, more dead than alive. He is on a quest for a hidden tribe and its mythical city in Africa. Convinced that the city exists, he sets off on an incredible adventure, taking with him the Rabbi, his cat, a wise old A... (Full plot summary below)
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Algiers, 1920s. Rabbi Sfar has more than one problem. His beautiful daughter Zlabya is becoming a teenager and above all, his parrot-killing cat has just started talking. The delivery of a box from Russia further complicates things when a painter is discovered inside, more dead than alive. He is on a quest for a hidden tribe and its mythical city in Africa. Convinced that the city exists, he sets off on an incredible adventure, taking with him the Rabbi, his cat, a wise old Arab Sheikh and an eccentric Russian millionaire.
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| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA French animated film about the unusual quest of a rabbi, a skeikh, and a talking cat to discover the essential unity of life. |
| Los Angeles TimesSheri LindenIt's a wild and vivid ride and a spirited reminder of the kinship between Jewish and Arab cultural traditions. |
| New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe film presents an often sharp commentary on dueling beliefs and idiocies that unfolds in lush pastel hues and distinctively retro drawings. |
| Common Sense MediaSandie Angulo ChenFascinating, clever animated tale not meant for young kids. |
| Antagony & EcstasyTim BraytonOne of the most grown-up animated features of the modern age. |
| AV ClubTasha RobinsonWhile the scenes don't always fit together thematically or tonally, each one is its own polished gem. |
| Charlotte ObserverLawrence ToppmanLike the title character, the makers of The Rabbi's Cat follow their noses wherever a new scent leads. Their eternal curiosity buoys this Cat, then impairs it somewhat, but redeems it by the end. |
| New York PostKyle SmithThe 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 ReviewMatthew F. JSuperbe. Sfar confirme son talent et on passe un tres bon moment. Enfin un vrai dessin anime, esthetique et qui fait reflechir tout en se divertissant. Que demander de plus ? |
| User ReviewSarah Dbeautiful movie honestly does the graphic novel it's based on justice. one of my favorite movies of all time. an absolute treat. death, love, religion, art, language, mortality, faith, family and friendship all intertwine in this gorgeously animated feast for the eyes and mind |