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Zanzibar (1989)

Movie ★ 5.1 95 min

In this "inside look" at French filmmaking, Marechal - who is a has-been director - a producer, Vito Catene and Camile Dor, a big-name actress, have agreed to make a film about drugs, but don't have a story, financing, or any of the other elements needed to make it. This doesn't stop them; they cobble together the financing and begin shooting anyway. The producer is very fond of the leading actress, and when she gets hooked on drugs for real in the course of shooting what he feels to be a farcical imitation of a film, he gives up his shares in the film and heads off for the back of beyond (Zanzibar) to lick his wounds. To add insult to injury, the film winds up being a critical and commercial success.

Christine Pascal Director Catherine Breillat Writer Robert Boner Writer Christine Pascal Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 4, 1989
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0096496
Language
Studio
Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), French Productions, Film et Vidéo Productions

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Zanzibar about?
In this "inside look" at French filmmaking, Marechal - who is a has-been director - a producer, Vito Catene and Camile Dor, a big-name actress, have agreed to make a film about drugs, but don't have a story, financing, or any of the other elements needed to make it. This doesn't stop them; they cobble together the financing and begin shooting anyway. The producer is very fond of the leading actress, and when she gets hooked on drugs for real in the course of shooting what he feels to be a farcical imitation of a film, he gives up his shares in the film and heads off for the back of beyond (Zanzibar) to lick his wounds. To add insult to injury, the film winds up being a critical and commercial success.
Who directed Zanzibar?
Zanzibar was directed by Christine Pascal.
Who stars in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar stars Fabienne Babe, André Marcon, Francis Girod, Dominique Maurin.
When was Zanzibar released?
Zanzibar is a 1989 drama film.
Where can I watch Zanzibar?
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