Zoo zéro (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Zoo zéro is a drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Alain Fleischer, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Eva is a singer in a Noah's Ark themed nightclub, where the guests wear animal masks. She sings about a doomed love affair between a lion tamer and a lion. She is approached by a stranger who claims to know her and to remember her singing Mozart which she denies. Driven around in her midget manager´s limousine she encounters bizarre characters who turn out to belong to her incestuous family of ogres. All culminates in a bizarre finale in a zoo featuring Klaus Kinski and arias from "The Magic Flute". Stylish, surrealistic and weird, but you will scratch your head and ask yourself what it´s all about (and why you should bother).
Who’s in it. Zoo zéro stars Catherine Jourdan as Eva, Klaus Kinski as Yavé, le directeur du zoo, Pierre Clémenti as Ivo, le bégue and Lisette Malidor as Ivy, l'androgyne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Zoo zéro has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zoo zéro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zoo zéro tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zoo zéro (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zoo zéro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zoo zéro worth watching?
- Zoo zéro holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zoo zéro?
- Zoo zéro stars Catherine Jourdan, Klaus Kinski, Pierre Clémenti, Lisette Malidor and Rufus.
- When was Zoo zéro released?
- Zoo zéro was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.