Guillaume Martinez

Through a mix of animation and filmed sequences, "The Cat Way" shows us an original vision of the human-cat relationship. Long perceived as the animal of the Devil, it was only after the French Revolution that the cat came to embody individual liberty. For 19th-century thinkers and artists, the cat represents much more than a muse; they are the individuals these men dream of being. From the 19th century to today, "The Cat Way" observes what has become of these libertarian aspirations.

A day like any other in the Parisian metro – or maybe not? A young man sits quietly reading his book. A young woman is seated next to him. They have nothing in common, nor do they know each other in the slightest. In spite of this, something quiet unexpected occurs between them. In full view of all the other passengers. And yet, none of the other travellers seem to notice.