What is Numéro zéro?
Numéro zéro is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1971
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1971
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Numéro zéro is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Documentary.
Should you watch it?
“A candid documentary where a filmmaker records his 71‑year‑old grandmother recounting her life.”
- Authentic oral history from a Bordeaux native
- Directorial self‑reflexivity adds a unique behind‑the‑scenes layer
- Captures a multigenerational family moment
- The slow, conversational pace may challenge viewers seeking conventional narrative
- Limited visual variety as much of the film is a static interview
Watch it if you appreciate intimate, unscripted portraits of personal history.
The film’s candid, adult‑oriented conversation and occasional whiskey drinking make it suitable for mature audiences.
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Who is the subject of the documentary?
The film profiles director Jean Eustache’s grandmother, Odette Robert, who was seventy‑one during filming.
How long is the film?
It has a runtime of approximately one hour and fifty‑one minutes.
When was Numéro zéro released?
Numéro zéro was released in 1971.
Is there a shorter version of the film?
A shorter edit titled “Odette Robert” was produced in 1980 for broadcast on TF1.
What stylistic approach does the film use?
The director includes meta‑film moments—pouring whiskey, handling the clapboard, taking a phone call—while the subject is continuously filmed by two cameras.
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