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Zelig

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Original title
Zelig
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Running time
76 min.
Country
United States United States
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Genre
Comedy | Mockumentary. 1920s. 1930s
Synopsis
Mock documentary on the figure of Leonard Zelig, a chameleon of a man who astounded the American society of the “jazz era”. His story starts the day he tells a lie on claiming to have read Moby Dick simply not to feel out of things. The need to be accepted kicks in, and he starts physically transforming according to those around him, instantly hitting the front pages.
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Awards
1983: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Cinematography, Costume Design
1983: Golden Globe: Nominated Best Movie - Comedy or Musical & Actor (Allen)
1983: Venice Film Festival: Pasinetti Award for Best Film
1983: 5 nominations for BAFTA, including Original screenplay and Cinematography
1983: David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Actor (Woody Allen). 5 Nominations
1983: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Cinematography. 3 Nominations
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User history
Zelig
1983
Woody Allen
7.6
(17,572)
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