Zaza
Synopsis
Around 1900, Zaza was the undisputed star of the "Variétés parisiennes". Bonded with pianist Cascard, she indulges in adventures and falls in love with handsome Bernard Dufresne. A short affair. Surprised by her friend's behavior, she believes he has a mistress in the provinces. In reality, he is married and Zaza, faced with her daughter, prefers to step aside. From now on, she'll live for her art, and will always refuse to renew her acquaintance with the man who made her suffer.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Gaveau
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Laroche, Pierre Berton
- Original Title
- Zaza
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Général Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Gaveau
Pierre Laroche, Pierre Berton
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Laroche
Writer
Pierre Berton
Writer
René Gaveau
Director
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What is Zaza about?
Around 1900, Zaza was the undisputed star of the "Variétés parisiennes". Bonded with pianist Cascard, she indulges in adventures and falls in love with handsome Bernard Dufresne. A short affair. Surprised by her friend's behavior, she believes he has a mistress in the provinces. In reality, he is married and Zaza, faced with her daughter, prefers to step aside. From now on, she'll live for her art, and will always refuse to renew her acquaintance with the man who made her suffer.
Who directed Zaza?
Zaza was directed by René Gaveau.
Who stars in Zaza?
The principal cast of Zaza includes Lilo, Maurice Teynac, Robert Dalban, Albert Dinan, Pauline Carton.
When was Zaza released and how long is it?
Zaza was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.