Zelig

1983
US
79 min
PG

Directed by: Woody Allen
Written by: Woody Allen
Cast: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow

Allen's trickery with photography, which places 'human chameleon' Leonard Zelig at the heart of key scenes in the 20th century, is imaginative and funny; but behind it lies an affecting story about a nobody who'll go to desperate lengths to be liked. The mock-doc feel and use of music are perfect.