The Zigzag Kid

Vincent Bal

A young boy’s visit to a boring uncle becomes a mission to solve the mystery of his deceased mother, featuring a colorful cast of characters that includes a celebrated chanteuse played by Isabella Rossellini.

DIRECTOR
Vincent Bal
YEAR
2012
COUNTRY
The Netherlands / Belgium
RUNTIME
95 minutes
LANGUAGE
Dutch, English & French with English subtitles
START DATE
January 12, 2014

Aboard a train to visit his boring uncle, soon-to-be bar mitzah boy Amnon “Nono” Feierberg’s journey suddenly becomes a mystery-solving challenge. The son of a workaholic police detective, Nono embarks on a mission to learn about his deceased mother, Zohara, escaping to the South of France with a twinkly-eyed jewel thief, encountering celebrated performer Lola, and spiraling his father into panic. The film features an enchanting performance by Isabella Rossellini as a chanteuse. Based on the acclaimed novel by David Grossman. Recommended for ages 11 and up. A Menemsha Films release.

The Zigzag Kid
The Zigzag Kid
The Zigzag Kid
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