The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014)

Name: The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2014
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Michel Houellebecq, Mathieu Nicourt, Maxime Lefrançois, Françoise Lebrun, Luc Schwarz

1h 32m France

Comedy Drama

Plot

In September 2011, acclaimed writer Michel Houellebecq vanished, sparking wild speculation that he had been kidnapped by Al-Qaeda or extraterrestrials. Some even welcomed his absence. This film uncovers the truth: three rugged men with striking hairstyles abducted the reclusive author, seeking to liberate him from the pressures of fame and his home renovations. They whisk him away to a charming rural setting filled with dog grooming, bodybuilding contests, junk cars, and Polish sausages. The central question lingers: who will ultimately foot the ransom bill for his return?

Cast

Michel Houellebecq Mathieu Nicourt Maxime Lefrançois Françoise Lebrun Luc Schwarz Veran Mauberret Ginette Suchotzky André Suchotzky Marie Bourjala Karim Achoui François Samuelson Vincent Janerot Béatrice Mendy Marie Schwarz Ian Turiak