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Topic: Film "Zita" (1968). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Release date
- Jan 12, 1968
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.0/10
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Topic: Film "Zita" (1968).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Zita (1968).
Genre: Drama.
Runtime: 1h 45m.
Release Date: 08/10/1968 (US).
Main Theme: Death.
Protagonist: Annie (played by Shimkus), a twenty-year-old girl.
Supporting Characters: Annie's mother and her aunt.
Cast: Suzanne Flon (plays mother or aunt), Katina Paxinou (plays mother or aunt), Shimkus (plays Annie).
Plot: Annie lives with her mother and dying aunt. Facing the reality of death, she leaves home one night to wander in Paris. Through these experiences from dusk to dawn, she transitions from childhood to womanhood.
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Zita is a 1968 drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and
Should you watch it?
“A young woman wanders the streets of Paris overnight while struggling to process her aunt's impending death.”
- Features performances from acclaimed actresses Suzanne Flon and Katina Paxinou.
- Captures a poignant, transformative night in the city of Paris.
- Provides an intimate look at the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- The heavy focus on the theme of death and suffering may be emotionally taxing for some viewers.
Watch it if you appreciate character-driven dramas that explore the emotional complexities of grief and personal growth.
The film maintains a somber, reflective tone with a deliberate pace centered on the protagonist's internal journey.
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Is Zita worth watching?
The film is recommended for those interested in 1960s dramas that focus on emotional development and the experience of grief.
What is the duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
Zita is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not contain episodes.
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