# French Film "Chacun Cherche son Chat" (American Release Title: "When the Cat's Away") **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 26, 2010, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-film-chacun-cherche-son-chat-american-release-title-when-the-cats-away/558366 "2010-10-26T00:56:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bienville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2010, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-film-chacun-cherche-son-chat-american-release-title-when-the-cats-away/558366/1 "2010-10-26T00:56:21Z")
[Chacun Cherche Son Chat](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115856/), a comedy from 1996 that I remember _LOVING_ when it was first released. I looked for it on DVD years ago (I was reminded of it when the same director made _L’Auberge Espagnole_ in 2002- also a good movie). It seems it’s only ever been available as a Region 2 DVD, no luck for me. Seems I could get a used VHS if I decide someday I must have it. I saw this movie at least twice in the theater, maybe three times. It was also a favorite among friends. I haven’t seen it since it was first released. It’s possible it might not live up to the memory, maybe I would be disappointed if I saw it again. Still, I remember laughing out loud so much when I saw it in the theater. Anybody else know this one? [Link to Trailer](http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi872218905/) (VIDEO LINK be prepared for audio) ---
**Author:** ![Wendell\_Wagner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8491ac/32.png) [@Wendell\_Wagner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wendell_Wagner)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2010, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-film-chacun-cherche-son-chat-american-release-title-when-the-cats-away/558366/2 "2010-10-26T01:52:53Z")
I remember being very impressed with it when it was released in the U.S. in 1997 and thinking that it was one of the best films of the year, but I haven’t seen it since then. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2010, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-film-chacun-cherche-son-chat-american-release-title-when-the-cats-away/558366/3 "2010-10-26T03:47:26Z")
I really enjoyed _L’Auberge Espagnole_ and am glad to find out about this - thanks. ---
**Author:** ![bienville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2010, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-film-chacun-cherche-son-chat-american-release-title-when-the-cats-away/558366/4 "2010-10-26T04:57:31Z")
> [@Larry\_Mudd](#): > > I really enjoyed _L’Auberge Espagnole_ and am glad to find out about this - thanks. Ah, but are you ever going to be able to get your hands on a copy? ---
**Author:** ![Ignatz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3be4f8/32.png) [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-film-chacun-cherche-son-chat-american-release-title-when-the-cats-away/558366/5 "2010-10-28T01:55:56Z")
I bought one at Barnes & Noble a year or so ago (_L’ Auberge Espagnole_) and I think it’s been on ifc. ---
**Author:** ![bienville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-film-chacun-cherche-son-chat-american-release-title-when-the-cats-away/558366/6 "2010-10-28T20:26:41Z")
> [@Ignatz](#): > > I bought one at Barnes & Noble a year or so ago (_L’ Auberge Espagnole_) and I think it’s been on ifc. Yep, _L’ Auberge Espagnole_ is readily available on DVD. It’s not part of my DVD library, but I did quite enjoy the film and may very well pick up a copy sooner or later. _Chacun Cherche son Chat_, however, is not available (as Region 1, anyway). ---
**Author:** ![smaje1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-film-chacun-cherche-son-chat-american-release-title-when-the-cats-away/558366/7 "2010-10-28T23:11:40Z")
This was the very first movie I reviewed when I was working at my college newspaper! I definitely enjoyed it - looking back on it now, it kind of reminds me of Amelie. ---
**Author:** ![E.Thorp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2010, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-film-chacun-cherche-son-chat-american-release-title-when-the-cats-away/558366/8 "2010-10-29T19:17:24Z")
I reviewed it too. The (extremely) short vacation scene was one of my favorite parts. Another was the two old ladies singing together.