A thoroughly charming, hip and congenial film that also manages to slip in some sharp observations about contemporary Parisian life, particularly the issues of gentrification and the timidity of youth. The story is undeniably slight: twentysomething
Chloe (Garance Clavel) leads a lonely existence, living with her gay and romantically adventurous roommate Michel (Olivier Py) and working as a makeup artist to snotty models. Chloe's decision to take a break from her stressful job precipitates a minor crisis -- Michel refuses to take care her of
her black cat, Gris-Gris. An acquaintance introduces her to elderly, cat-loving neighbor Madame Renee (Renee Le Calm), and Gr...
Released:
1996
Rated:
R
Length:
95 mins