Zita
Tante Zita
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Joanna Shimkus
Annie
Katina Paxinou
Aunt Zita
Suzanne Flon
Yvette
Paul Crauchet
Dr. Bernard
Bernard Fresson
Boniface
Josep Maria Flotats
Simon
Roger Ibáñez
Spaniard
Odette Piquet
Day guard
Jacques Rispal
Sergeant
Paul Pavel
Med Hondo
James
Jean-Gabriel Nordmann
Manuel
Claude Lévèque
Bernard Klein
Corinne Armand
Solange Certain
Night guard
Jean Darie
Lydie Murguet
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 10, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Enrico
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucienne Hamon, Robert Enrico, Pierre Pelegri
- Original Score
- François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- Tante Zita
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Enrico
Lucienne Hamon, Robert Enrico, Pierre Pelegri
François de Roubaix
Jean Boffety
Michel Lewin
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Enrico
Director
Lucienne Hamon
Screenplay
François de Roubaix
Original Music Composer
Robert Enrico
Screenplay
Pierre Pelegri
Screenplay
Michel Lewin
Editor
Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zita
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Zita includes Joanna Shimkus, Katina Paxinou, Suzanne Flon, Paul Crauchet, Bernard Fresson.
When was Zita released and how long is it?
Zita was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Zita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zita was composed by François de Roubaix.