# When the Cat's Away (1996)

> A young Parisian's search for her missing cat opens into a buoyant romantic and social tour of her neighborhood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6852

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Cédric Klapisch
- Cast: Garance Clavel, Zinedine Soualem, Renée Le Calm, Olivier Py, Simon Abkarian, Marilyne Canto, Antoine Chappey, Romain Duris
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115856/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, playful, lazy sunday, date night

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