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202052 minPGdocumentary

Happy as a Cat

202052 minPGdocumentary

Bernard Werber travels from Paris to Tokyo, exploring feline behavior and care through expert interviews in cities like Seoul and Denver.

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Stéphane Krausz

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Bernard Werber travels from Paris to Tokyo, exploring feline behavior and care through expert interviews in cities like Seoul and Denver.

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Stéphane Krauszdirector

Bernard Werber

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Nathalie Spitzer

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Bernard Werber travels from Paris to Tokyo, visiting cities like Seoul and Denver. His new interest in cats follows a previous obsession with ants. Throughout the 52-minute documentary, he meets leading experts in feline behavior and care. These encounters provide insights into the lives of cats and their relationship with humans. The film captures Werber's passion for these animals and his quest for knowledge about them.

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