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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq

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2014 · 92 min Comedy Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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?

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Original Title L'Enlèvement de Michel Houellebecq
Year 2014
Country France
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Guillaume Nicloux
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (50 votes)

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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A 2014 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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