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Zelig (1983)
Director: Woody Allen
Cast: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Patrick Horgan, John Buckwalter
Runtime79 min
RatingPG
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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.
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Woody Allen's 1983 film Zelig is a clever and innovative mockumentary that blends comedy, drama, and historical fiction. With Allen starring as the title character, a human chameleon who becomes a celebrity for his ability to transform and seamlessly blend into any social setting, the film features impressive visual effects that insert Zelig into real archival footage from the 1920s. Fans of Allen's signature quirky and introspective style will find much to appreciate in this unique and highly imaginative cinematic experiment.
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Zelig is a 1983 American satirical mockumentary comedy film written, directed by and starring Woody Allen as Leonard Zelig, a nondescript enigma, who, apparently out of his desire to fit in and be liked, unwittingly takes on the characteristics of strong personalities around him. The film, presented as a documentary, recounts his period of intense celebrity during the 1920s, including analyses by contemporary intellectuals.
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