The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq(2014)
L'Enlèvement de Michel Houellebecq
Only unmasked kidnappers spell trouble
The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq Synopsis
In September 2011 writer Michel Houellebecq briefly disappeared off the face of the earth. Wild rumours began circulating on the Internet that he’d been abducted by Al-Qaeda or aliens from outer space. Some Twitter users even expressed relief that the controversial author was suddenly no longer around. This film now reveals what really happened: Three tough guys variously with impressive hairstyles and bodybuilder physiques carried off the star intellectual, taking him out of the daily stress of dodging autograph hunters and having his flat renovated and bringing him to a beautiful rural underdog idyll, full of dog grooming, bodybuilding demonstrations, junk cars and Polish sausages. But who was to pay the ransom?
The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014) is a comedy and drama film directed by Guillaume Nicloux, released on August 27, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Michel Houellebecq, Mathieu Nicourt, Maxime Lefrançois and Françoise Lebrun. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Guillaume Nicloux
- Writers:
- Guillaume Nicloux
- Producers:
- Sylvie Pialat
- Cinematographer:
- Didier Abot
- Production:
- Les films du Worso
- Status:
- Released
The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014) Trailer
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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Houellebecq
as Michel Houellebecq
- Mathieu Nicourt
Mathieu Nicourt
as Mathieu
Maxime Lefrançois
as Max
Françoise Lebrun
as Françoise
Luc Schwarz
as Luc
- Veran Mauberret
Veran Mauberret
- Ginette Suchotzky
Ginette Suchotzky
as Ginette
- André Suchotzky
André Suchotzky
as Dede
Marie Bourjala
as Fatima
- Karim Achoui
Karim Achoui
as L'avocat
- François Samuelson
François Samuelson
as François
- Vincent Janerot
Vincent Janerot
Key crew
Directed by Guillaume Nicloux, written by Guillaume Nicloux, produced by Sylvie Pialat.
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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 51 ratings.
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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?
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The main cast of The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014) includes Michel Houellebecq, Mathieu Nicourt, Maxime Lefrançois, Françoise Lebrun and Luc Schwarz. The film was directed by Guillaume Nicloux. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq released?
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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq was released on August 27, 2014 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq worth watching?
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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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