Zelig

A witty, fast-paced mockumentary that blends vintage newsreel style with absurd comedy, making you chuckle at the clever satire while marvelling at the technical trickery.

Directed by

Woody Allen

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Patrick Horgan

Tagline

You wanted more when it was all over!

Overview

Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.

How it feels

Satirical, absurd, whimsical and warm. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Identity, celebrity, media, conspiracy

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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