Odette Robert (1971)
Eustache’s grandmother Odette Robert was a key figure in his life, serving as a substitute mother during much of his childhood (My Little Loves was dedicated to her). In 1971, he recorded an interview with her that went largely unseen until 2003—Eustache never screened the complete film publicly, although a radically truncated version was presented on television. In a string of long, stationary takes, the camera watches over Eustache’s shoulder while he pours countless glasses of whiskey and Odette tells the stories of her life. A number of her themes resonate with those of Eustache’s films: cruelty, male philandering, the Rosière festival of Pessac. Number Zero is a return to origins—of cinema and of the self—and an experiment in narration, both restrained and deeply personal.
Cast
- Jean Eustache - Self
- Odette Robert - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Odette Robert about?
- Eustache’s grandmother Odette Robert was a key figure in his life, serving as a substitute mother during much of his childhood (My Little Loves was dedicated to her). In 1971, he recorded an interview with her that went largely unseen until 2003—Eustache never screened the complete film publicly, although a radically truncated version was presented on television. In a string of long, stationary takes, the camera watches over Eustache’s shoulder while he pours countless glasses of whiskey and Odette tells the stories of her life. A number of her themes resonate with those of Eustache’s films: cruelty, male philandering, the Rosière festival of Pessac. Number Zero is a return to origins—of cinema and of the self—and an experiment in narration, both restrained and deeply personal.
- Who directed Odette Robert?
- Odette Robert was directed by Jean Eustache.
- Who stars in Odette Robert?
- Odette Robert stars Jean Eustache, Odette Robert.
- How long is Odette Robert?
- Odette Robert has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Odette Robert?
- Odette Robert is a Documentary film.
- Where was Odette Robert produced?
- Odette Robert was produced in France.