Zita (1968)

Zita (1968) poster

Because "Tante Zita" main theme is death: a twenty-year old girl, Annie (Shimkus) lives with her mother and her aunt (both played by first-class actresses Suzanne Flon and Katina Paxinou). The auntie is dying, and for the first time in her life, Annie has to cope with death. One night, she finds it too hard to bear, and leaving home where the old woman is suffering, she begins to hang around in Paris. She will meet people, and, from dusk to dawn, she will learn to leave her childhood behind and to grow into a woman.

Director: Robert Enrico
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: François de Roubaix
Cinematography: Jean Boffety
Editing: Michel Lewin
Production: Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Robert Enrico
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zita about?
Because "Tante Zita" main theme is death: a twenty-year old girl, Annie (Shimkus) lives with her mother and her aunt (both played by first-class actresses Suzanne Flon and Katina Paxinou). The auntie is dying, and for the first time in her life, Annie has to cope with death. One night, she finds it too hard to bear, and leaving home where the old woman is suffering, she begins to hang around in Paris. She will meet people, and, from dusk to dawn, she will learn to leave her childhood behind and to grow into a woman.
Who directed Zita?
Zita was directed by Robert Enrico.
Who stars in Zita?
Zita stars Joanna Shimkus, Katina Paxinou, Suzanne Flon, Paul Crauchet, Bernard Fresson, Josep Maria Flotats.
How long is Zita?
Zita has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Zita?
Zita is a Drama film.
Where was Zita produced?
Zita was produced in France.