Question 1

How did Louis Malle create the effect of Zazie and Uncle Gabriel walking normally while Paris zips by at hyper speed?

Accepted Answer

Malle had the cinematographer under-crank the camera to 12 frames per second instead of 24, then had the actors walk in slow motion while background extras walked normally. When projected at 24 fps, the stars appear normal while the background speeds by.

Question 2

What unusual Paris landmarks does Zazie see on her way to Uncle Gabriel's apartment?

Accepted Answer

She's shown several landmarks including the Pantheon and Les Invalides, but all are actually the same building: the twin-towered Church of St. Vincent de Paul on Rue La Fayette.

Question 3

What's the story of Zazie in the Metro?

Accepted Answer

A brash and precocious ten-year-old girl comes to Paris for a whirlwind weekend with her rakish uncle.

Question 4

What distinctive tour bus appears in the film and what's special about it?

Accepted Answer

A Citroën U55 Cityrama Currus bus with 'Jetson' styling, designed to stand out among Paris tour companies. Only one is confirmed to have survived and is undergoing restoration.

Question 5

Which festival recently featured Zazie in the Metro?

Accepted Answer

The Mar del Plata International Film Festival in 2024.

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