The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014)
Only unmasked kidnappers spell trouble
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?
Cast
- Michel Houellebecq - Michel Houellebecq
- Mathieu Nicourt - Mathieu
- Maxime Lefrançois - Max
- Françoise Lebrun - Françoise
- Luc Schwarz - Luc
- Veran Mauberret
- Ginette Suchotzky - Ginette
- André Suchotzky - Dede
- Marie Bourjala - Fatima
- Karim Achoui - L'avocat
Screenplay
Trailer
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- What is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?
- The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
- Who stars in The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?
- The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq stars Michel Houellebecq, Mathieu Nicourt, Maxime Lefrançois, Françoise Lebrun, Luc Schwarz, Veran Mauberret.
- How long is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?
- The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?
- The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq produced?
- The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq was produced in France.