The Rabbi's Cat
ComedyAnimationparent child relationshipcatrabbiracismfrench colonialismjewish culturetalmudfrench colonyinter religion relationshipcasbahreligious prejudicetuareg
A whimsical, visually rich animated fable that blends philosophical humor with serious themes of religious identity, cultural conflict, and belonging in colonial North Africa.
The story of a rabbi and his talking cat, a sharp-tongued feline philosopher brimming with scathing humor and a less than pure love for the rabbi's teenage daughter.
Essence
Ensemble
François Morel
The cat (voice)
Hafsia Herzi
Zlabya, rabbi's daughter (voice)
Maurice Bénichou
Rabbi (voice)
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Malka of the lions (voice)
Daniel Cohen
Rabbi of the rabbi (voice)
François Damiens
Reporter (voice)
Mohamed Fellag
Sheik Mohammed Sfar (voice)
Mathieu Amalric
Prince (voice)
Éric Elmosnino
Professor Solimane (voice)
Marguerite Abouet
African (voice)
Wojciech Pszoniak
Vastenov (voice)
Alice Houri
Knidelette (voice)
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