Odette Robert (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, Odette Robert is a notable film directed by Jean Eustache.
What it’s 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’s in it. Odette Robert stars Jean Eustache as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Odette Robert has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Odette Robert page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Odette Robert (1971)?
- In US, Odette Robert is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Odette Robert worth watching?
- Odette Robert holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Odette Robert?
- Odette Robert stars Jean Eustache.
- When was Odette Robert released?
- Odette Robert was released in 1971.