Zanzibar
Synopsis
In this "inside look" at French filmmaking, Marechal - who is a has-been director - a producer, Vito Catene and Camile Dor, a big-name actress, have agreed to make a film about drugs, but don't have a story, financing, or any of the other elements needed to make it. This doesn't stop them; they cobble together the financing and begin shooting anyway. The producer is very fond of the leading actress, and when she gets hooked on drugs for real in the course of shooting what he feels to be a farcical imitation of a film, he gives up his shares in the film and heads off for the back of beyond (Zanzibar) to lick his wounds. To add insult to injury, the film winds up being a critical and commercial success.
Top Cast
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Fabienne Babe
Actress Camille Dor
André Marcon
Producer Vito Catene
Francis Girod
Director Marshal
Dominique Maurin
Rémy
Marie-Armelle Deguy
Nicole
Teco Celio
Bruno
Raymond Jourdan
Samuel
Axel Bogousslavsky
Valentin
Valérie Schlumberger
Pascale
Christian Pereira
Leguay
Xavier Marchand
Hippolyte
Lucile Flèche
Suzanne
Alain Stern
Sound engineer
Pierre-Alain Chapuis
Decoration chef
Piched Sillapasart
Servant
Brice Karrel
Receptionist
Philippe Garnier
Machinist
Pascal Delaunay
Machinist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Pascal
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Boner, Christine Pascal, Catherine Breillat
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Zanzibar
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), French Productions, Film et Vidéo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Pascal
Robert Boner, Christine Pascal, Catherine Breillat
Bruno Coulais
Pascal Marti
Jacques Comets
Robert Boner, Emmanuel Schlumberger
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Pascal
Director
Robert Boner
Writer
Christine Pascal
Writer
Catherine Breillat
Writer
Emmanuel Schlumberger
Producer
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Anne Schotte
Costume Design
Pascal Marti
Director of Photography
Jacques Comets
Editor
Solange Zeitoun
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zanzibar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zanzibar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zanzibar about?
In this "inside look" at French filmmaking, Marechal - who is a has-been director - a producer, Vito Catene and Camile Dor, a big-name actress, have agreed to make a film about drugs, but don't have a story, financing, or any of the other elements needed to make it. This doesn't stop them; they cobble together the financing and begin shooting anyway. The producer is very fond of the leading actress, and when she gets hooked on drugs for real in the course of shooting what he feels to be a farcical imitation of a film, he gives up his shares in the film and heads off for the back of beyond (Zanzibar) to lick his wounds. To add insult to injury, the film winds up being a critical and commercial success.
Who directed Zanzibar?
Zanzibar was directed by Christine Pascal.
Who stars in Zanzibar?
The principal cast of Zanzibar includes Fabienne Babe, André Marcon, Francis Girod, Dominique Maurin, Marie-Armelle Deguy.
When was Zanzibar released and how long is it?
Zanzibar was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Zanzibar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zanzibar was composed by Bruno Coulais.