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Zazie dans le Métro (1960)

★ 6.9Not Rated82 minDirector: Louis Malle

1960 film by Louis Malle

Zazie dans le Métro (translated as Zazie in the Metro and sometimes called Zazie) is a 1960 French surrealist slapstick comedy film directed by Louis Malle, based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Raymond Queneau. Frequently surreal, and full of visual and verbal jokes, the plot follows a group of protean characters around a crowded Paris during a Métro strike.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Zazie dans le Métro about?
Zazie dans le Métro (1960) — This merry farce depicts a satirical view of the French society: Ten-year-old Zazie has to stay two days with her relatives in Paris, so that her mother can spend some time with her lover. However Zazie escapes her uncle's custody and sets out to explore Paris on her own.
Is Zazie dans le Métro based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Zazie dans le Métro scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.