Character Relationship Map: Zoo zéro

Characters

• Eva (played by Catherine Jourdan) — protagonist
• Yavé, le directeur du zoo (played by Klaus Kinski) — protagonist
• Ivo, le bégue (played by Pierre Clémenti) — supporting
• Ivy, l'androgyne (played by Lisette Malidor) — supporting
• Yves, le chauffeur ventriloque (played by Rufus) — supporting
• Uwe, l'imprésario (played by Piéral) — supporting
• Yvonne, la mère (played by Alida Valli) — supporting
• Yvette (played by Christine Chappey) — supporting
• Evariste, le commissaire (played by Anthony Steffen) — minor
• Yvon, le bruiteur (played by Jacky Belhassen) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Eva → Evariste, le commissaire (Power Authority Figure) — Evariste has authority over Eva in the nightclub setting
• Eva → Yvonne, la mère (Family Mother) — Yvonne is Eva's mother
• Eva → Uwe, l'imprésario (Professional Manager) — Uwe manages Eva's career as a performer
• Eva → Yavé, le directeur du zoo (Professional Employer) — Eva works for Yavé at the Noah's Ark themed nightclub

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Yavé, le directeur du zoo → Uwe, l'imprésario (Alliance Business Partner) — Yavé and Uwe collaborate in running the nightclub
• Eva → Yvette (Conflict Rival) — Eva and Yvette have professional rivalry at the nightclub
• Eva → Yvon, le bruiteur (Social Colleague) — Eva works with Yvon at the nightclub
• Eva → Ivo, le bégue (Social Colleague) — Eva works with Ivo at the nightclub
• Eva → Yves, le chauffeur ventriloque (Social Acquaintance) — Eva knows Yves through the nightclub environment
• Eva → Ivy, l'androgyne (Social Colleague) — Eva and Ivy work together at the nightclub

Story Analysis

Identity and performance in a surreal nightclub setting

Plot Progression

1. The Ark's Mystery — Eva performs at the Noah's Ark themed nightclub, establishing the surreal atmosphere and mysterious environment.
2. Stranger's Revelation — A mysterious stranger approaches Eva, claiming knowledge of her past and challenging her identity.
3. Identity Unraveling — Eva confronts the conflict between her public persona and private identity, seeking answers about her past.
4. Transformation — Eva embraces her true identity and performs with renewed understanding and confidence.