Watched in French with subs - but there
is also an English dub. Perfect for children. I think.
This French animated film is a total charmer.
Delightful in every aspect. The hand-drawn animation is beautiful - it reminded
me in some ways of being influenced by Modigliani for the people and Chagall
in the rich coloring. There are frames of Paris from the rooftops that are
stunning in the detail. On top of this, it is a fine at times funny crime
story. The creators behind this are Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol
and it was nominated for an Academy Award. It comes in at 70-minutes.
Dino leads a double-life. A stay at home
during the day; a partner in crime at night. Dino is a cat. A black cat with
orange stripes. In the daytime it curls up with Zoe, a small girl who has
become mute since her policeman father was murdered by the villainous Costa.
Her mother is also a cop and has sworn vengeance. It all works out. At night
the cat goes with the acrobatic Nico, a cat burglar who can cross the roofs
of Paris like a . . . cat. Dino likes going with him. One evening
out of curiosity Zoe follows Dino for as long as she can - but then overhears
Costa with his gang planning a robbery. They see her, she runs into Nico's
apartment and he comes to her rescue and the chase is on all over Paris ending
up on Notre Dame. I just loved the animation.
