A small village is turned upside down when a traveling circus featuring a magical bespeckled cat arrives. The cat has the power to literally change the color of people to reflect their true nature, in this whimsical Czech film from the 1960s. An allegorical fable chock full of imagination and style, the film will enchant children and adults alike.

About the series:
Jake Perlin, Artistic and Programming Director of the prestigious NYC arthouse Metrograph, has programmed a series of films about a subject near and dear to his heart- cats. This series runs the gamut, from the family friendly Disney classic THE CAT FROM OUTER SPACE, to Stephen King’s horror film about a family harboring a strange secret in SLEEPWALKERS. Featuring rare oddities and shorts, as well as a live introduction from Perlin before each film.

“Man was created for the cat’s sake, and his only aim is to feed and comfort the cat. He invented a lot of things only for the cat’s profit. Fisherman, cushions, radiators and the radio, because cat’s love music.”
“I am glad to know why I am on earth.”
“So am I.”
– Alain Resnais’ Je t’aime, je t’aime