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Little Zizou is a comedy for audiences of all ages and
nationalities. It is the rambunctious and moving story of how two
battling Bombay families finally come to terms. In the spirit of
Federico Fellini, with just a hint of Mel Brooks,
Little Zizou presents characters who show us the necessity of love and the possibility of grace.
Xerxes, 'Little Zizou' as he's known, is an eleven year old soccer-mad
Parsi boy whose fervent wish is that his idol Zinedine Zidane visits
Bombay, His older brother Art is a talented artist whose wild fantasies
come to life in surprising ways. Their father Khodaiji is a
self-proclaimed protector of the faith who thrives on the attentions
(and donations) of hopeful beliefs.
Art burns with unrequited love for the daughter of Khodaiji's arch
rival, Pressvala, a free thinking newspaper publisher. And to the
extreme displeasure of their other daughter, Xerxes adores the maternal
Mrs. Pressvala. But the real fireworks begin when Pressvala writes a
scathing critique of Khodaiji and public reaction is widespread.
As the two households intermingle and conflict, their differences
become hilariously apparent and life becomes deliciously complicated
for everyone.
Little Zizou stars a galaxy of Indian talent, and celebrates
music, dance, lush Indian scenery, even heartbreak; a film that depicts
the wonderfully unique and fascinating world of Bombay's Parsi
community.
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