Question 1

What real-life condition was named after Leonard Zelig's fictional disorder?

Accepted Answer

In 2007, Italian psychologists discovered a rare brain damage disorder and proposed naming it "Zelig-like Syndrome" due to its parallels with the film's condition.

Question 2

How did cinematographer Gordon Willis create the authentic 1920s look for Zelig?

Accepted Answer

Willis used period equipment and lighting, then took exposed negatives to the shower and stomped on them to age them, earning his first Academy Award nomination for this work.

Question 3

What unique archival footage appears in Zelig that is especially notable?

Accepted Answer

The film includes the only known footage of author F. Scott Fitzgerald, cleverly edited into the fictional documentary.

Question 4

Which major film festivals recognized Zelig?

Accepted Answer

Zelig was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1983 and the Locarno International Film Festival in 1997.

Question 5

Who plays the human chameleon Leonard Zelig in Woody Allen's film?

Accepted Answer

Woody Allen portrays Leonard Zelig, the man who transforms to match those around him, in addition to directing and writing the film.

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