79 takes are used to photograph a model's leg for a four-second effect in a television commercial for Evan-Picone pantyhose.
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79 takes are used to photograph a model's leg for a four-second effect in a television commercial for Evan-Picone pantyhose.
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Synopsis
Zoltan "Zoli" Rendessy runs the Zoli modeling agency in New York City. The film captures the daily activities of models, clients, and photographers in the fashion industry. It features scenes from runway shows, photo shoots, and the making of a pantyhose commercial for Evan-Picone. Zoli screens aspiring models, often reducing them to stereotypes based on height and appearance. The documentary presents a behind-the-scenes look at the routines and pressures of the modeling world, culminating in an Oscar de la Renta runway show.
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Why Watch
- See Zoltan 'Zoli' Rendessy in action at his modeling agency.
- Find out how a pantyhose commercial was made with 79 takes.
- Meet models facing strict height requirements in the industry.
Did You Know
- The film was shot in 1979 and 1980 on black-and-white film.
- Zoli tells a female aspirant that her height of 5 ft 6.5 in is 'too short'.
- The longest sequence in the film runs nearly 30 minutes and features a pantyhose commercial.
- The film was broadcast on PBS on September 16, 1981.
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Who directed the documentary Model?
Model was directed by Frederick Wiseman.
What agency does the documentary Model focus on?
The documentary focuses on the Zoli modeling agency, owned by Zoltan 'Zoli' Rendessy.
When was Model broadcast on PBS?
Model was broadcast on PBS on September 16, 1981.
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