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Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat (2005): Ratings

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Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat is a 2005 documentary directed by Zev Asher. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Metascore
44
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Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Zev Asher
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat About?

The premise of Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat without spoilers.

Filmmaker Zev Asher explores the complexities of human behavior in this unsettling documentary. It chronicles the disturbing story of three young people who filmed themselves killing a cat, blurring the lines between witnessing and participating in cruelty. The film examines the ethical implications of voyeurism and the influence of technology on our moral compass, prompting uncomfortable questions about our capacity for both empathy and brutality.

Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat Themes & Keywords

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The Director of Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat

Directed by Zev Asher.

From the director

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Ratings

Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic.

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Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat?

Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat released?

Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat was released on April 27, 2005.

Who directed Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat?

Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat was directed by Zev Asher.

More films by Zev Asher

How is Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat rated?

Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic.

Does Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat have a post-credit scene?

No. Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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