Zita (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1968, Zita is a drama film directed by Robert Enrico, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Because "Tante Zita" main theme is death: a twenty-year old girl, Annie (Shimkus) lives with her mother and her aunt (both played by first-class actresses Suzanne Flon and Katina Paxinou). The auntie is dying, and for the first time in her life, Annie has to cope with death. One night, she finds it too hard to bear, and leaving home where the old woman is suffering, she begins to hang around in Paris. She will meet people, and, from dusk to dawn, she will learn to leave her childhood behind and to grow into a woman.
Who’s in it. Zita stars Joanna Shimkus as Annie, Katina Paxinou as Aunt Zita, Suzanne Flon as Yvette and Paul Crauchet as Le médecin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Zita has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zita page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zita tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zita (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zita change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zita worth watching?
- Zita holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zita?
- Zita stars Joanna Shimkus, Katina Paxinou, Suzanne Flon, Paul Crauchet and Bernard Fresson.
- When was Zita released?
- Zita was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.