Synopsis
Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.
Facts
Setting
Washington, D.C.
Filming location
New Jersey
Production
Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Locarno International Film Festival 1997 generic
- Academy Awards 1984 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1984 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1983 generic
