What is the meaning of Zelig?

To me, the "human chameleon", although exaggerated in this movie, is something a lot of people tend to notice in real life. They usually notice it more in others than themselves, although we are all prone to it from time to time. Insecurities, or at times just the desire to fit in, cause us all to slightly alter ourselves to accommodate our company. When we feel as though we are liked, we are more comfortable and feel free to be more ourselves, but when we feel as though we may not be liked or don't belong in a certain group, our insecurities can cause us to cover up our true selves and instead begin to imitate the people around us. Woody Allen just satirized this, and took it to a whole new level :)

It's rife with meaning.

It's a satiric spoof about assimilation. As is the case with many of Woody Allen's films, questions about identity, particularly about Jewish identity, figure prominently.

What are the consequences of being a human chameleon? of attaining the "American Dream" Is America a land of hyperindividualism and equality or excessive conformism and privilege? Where does celebrity worship end and social pathology begin?

What would life be like in a world without masks?

These are some of the questions we can ponder while watching this film.

Your meaning is very nice. Thank you. Now I don't need to watch the whole movie to get it. Because I don't like the movie. But I like your meaning.

thelove angle tied things up in this film. but is it realistic? I don't think assimilation would stop. but maybe he gained so much confidence that it did.