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Number Zero

Number Zero

Jan 01, 1971 · 1h 51m

Rated 8.5 out of 10

Director

Jean Eustache

Overview

A family portrait in which the director profiles his grandmother, Odette Robert. Eustache includes in the film the conditions of its production — he is seated at the table with her, pours her some whiskey, speaks with the camera operator, manipulates the clapboard at the head and tail of the reels, and even takes a phone call. Robert, who was seventy-one, speaks rapidly and tells the story of her life, starting from her early childhood in villages in the Bordeaux region of France. A shorter version of the film ("Odette Robert") was edited in 1980 to be broadcast on television on TF1. The complete film only gained exposure in 2002, when it was salvaged by Boris Eustache, Thierry Lounas, João Bénard da Costa, Jean-Marie Straub, and Pedro Costa.

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What is Number Zero about?

A family portrait in which the director profiles his grandmother, Odette Robert. Eustache includes in the film the conditions of its production — he is seated at the table with her, pours her some whiskey, speaks with the camera operator, manipulates the clapboard at the head and tail of the reels, and even takes a phone call. Robert, who was seventy-one, speaks rapidly and tells the story of…

When was Number Zero released?

Number Zero was released on January 1, 1971.

How long is Number Zero?

Number Zero runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who directed Number Zero?

Number Zero was directed by Jean Eustache.

Who is in the cast of Number Zero?

The cast of Number Zero includes Jean Eustache (Self), Odette Robert (Self) and Boris Eustache (Self).

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