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Method of Saving Zelda: The summary mentions Gil 'talks her out of it,' but the lost-nuance

#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Midnight in Paris (2011), who dies in the film, and how do they meet their end?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

In Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris (2011), no main characters die in the present-day timeline. However, the film contains a recurring theme regarding the inevitability of death (frequently discussed by Ernest Hemingway), and there is one specific, comedic "death" involving a minor character that serves as a notable plot point.

The Only Character Who "Dies": Detective Tisserant

The only character whose "end" is depicted (and later confirmed via his disappearance in the modern day) is Detective Tisserant (played by Gad Elmaleh).

How he meets his end:
Tisserant is a private investigator hired by Gil’s wealthy, suspicious father-in-law, John, to follow Gil during his mysterious midnight excursions. One night, the detective follows Gil to the spot where the vintage Peugeot arrives. He manages to board a time-traveling vehicle but takes a "wrong turn" in the temporal stream.
The Specific Detail:
Instead of arriving in the 1920s with Gil, the detective is transported further back to the 18th century, specifically the court of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette at the Palace of Versailles.
The Final Scene:
In a brief comedic sequence near the end of the film, the detective is seen stumbling into the royal chambers while the King and Queen are having breakfast. Startled by his modern attire and intrusion, Marie Antoinette screams for the guards. The King orders his guards to "take his head" (or simply to seize him), and the detective is last seen being chased through the halls of Versailles by soldiers with drawn swords.
The Modern-Day Confirmation:
In the present-day timeline (2010), John mentions to Inez and her mother that the detective he hired has "mysteriously disappeared" and that the agency has no idea where he is. Given the era he was trapped in (the dawn of the French Revolution) and the guards' hostile reaction, it is strongly implied that he was captured and executed.

Historical Figures and Symbolic "Death"

While the film features many famous historical figures (Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Zelda Fitzgerald, Salvador Dalí, etc.), none of them die during the events shown in the movie.

Thematic Death: The film uses Hemingway (played by Corey Stoll) to explore the philosophy of death. He famously tells Gil that "all cowardice comes from not loving or not loving well," and that one must look death "squarely in the face" to write truly.
Zelda Fitzgerald: At one point, Gil encounters a distraught Zelda Fitzgerald contemplating suicide by jumping into the Seine, but Gil successfully talks her out of it and saves her.
Historical Context: The film acknowledges that all of Gil's idols are long dead in his own time (2010), which is the source of his intense nostalgia—his "Golden Age" thinking. However, within the "magic" of the film's narrative, they remain vibrant and alive in their respective eras.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] No main characters die in the 2010 timeline of the film.

[2] The film features a comedic subplot where a detective is lost in time, implying his death.

[3] Gad Elmaleh plays Detective Tisserant.

[4] The detective follows Gil and enters the car, but ends up in a different era.

[5] The detective arrives at Versailles during the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

[6] The King shouts 'Qu'on lui coupe la tête!' which translates to 'Off with his head!' or 'Let his head be cut off!'.

[7] John explicitly states that the detective agency reported the detective as missing.

[8] The combination of the 'off with his head' order and his disappearance in 2010 implies his execution.

[9] Hemingway's character frequently discusses death, war, and courage.

[10] Gil saves Zelda from jumping into the Seine, specifically by offering her a Valium (which she doesn't recognize).

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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Method of Saving Zelda

The summary mentions Gil 'talks her out of it,' but the specific mechanism is that he offers her a Valium ('a pill from the future'), which distracts/calms her. This is a notable comedic detail.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What happens to the detective in Midnight in Paris?

#02 Does Zelda Fitzgerald die in Midnight in Paris?

#03 Midnight in Paris ending explained

#S SOURCES

goodreads.com

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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In Woody Allen's *Midnight in Paris* (2011), no main characters die in the present-day timeline. However, the film contains a recurring theme regarding the inevitability of death (frequently discussed by Ernest Hemingway), and there is one specific, comedic "death" involving a minor character that serves as a notable plot point. ### **The Only Character Who "Dies": Detective Tisserant** The only character whose "end" is depicted (and later confirmed via his disappearance in the modern day) is **Detective Tisserant** (played by Gad Elmaleh). * **How he meets his end:** Tisserant is a private investigator hired by Gil’s wealthy, suspicious father-in-law, John, to follow Gil during his mysterious midnight excursions. One night, the detective follows Gil to the spot where the vintage Peugeot arrives. He manages to board a time-traveling vehicle but takes a "wrong turn" in the temporal stream. * **The Specific Detail:** Instead of arriving in the 1920s with Gil, the detective is transported further back to the **18th century**, specifically the court of **King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette** at the Palace of Versailles. * **The Final Scene:** In a brief comedic sequence near the end of the film, the detective is seen stumbling into the royal chambers while the King and Queen are having breakfast. Startled by his modern attire and intrusion, Marie Antoinette screams for the guards. The King orders his guards to "take his head" (or simply to seize him), and the detective is last seen being chased through the halls of Versailles by soldiers with drawn swords. * **The Modern-Day Confirmation:** In the present-day timeline (2010), John mentions to Inez and her mother that the detective he hired has "mysteriously disappeared" and that the agency has no idea where he is. Given the era he was trapped in (the dawn of the French Revolution) and the guards' hostile reaction, it is strongly implied that he was captured and executed. ### **Historical Figures and Symbolic "Death"** While the film features many famous historical figures (Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Zelda Fitzgerald, Salvador Dalí, etc.), none of them die during the events shown in the movie. * **Thematic Death:** The film uses Hemingway (played by Corey Stoll) to explore the philosophy of death. He famously tells Gil that "all cowardice comes from not loving or not loving well," and that one must look death "squarely in the face" to write truly. * **Zelda Fitzgerald:** At one point, Gil encounters a distraught Zelda Fitzgerald contemplating suicide by jumping into the Seine, but Gil successfully talks her out of it and saves her. * **Historical Context:** The film acknowledges that all of Gil's idols are long dead in his own time (2010), which is the source of his intense nostalgia—his "Golden Age" thinking. However, within the "magic" of the film's narrative, they remain vibrant and alive in their respective eras.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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In Midnight in Paris (2011), no main characters die in the narrative present. The only character whose death is strongly implied is Detective Tisserant (Gad Elmaleh). Hired to follow Gil, he accidentally travels back to 18th-century Versailles, where he intrudes on King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The King orders, "Qu'on lui coupe la tête!" ("Off with his head!"), and the detective is chased by guards. In the modern timeline, it is confirmed that he has "mysteriously disappeared." Additionally, Zelda Fitzgerald is shown contemplating suicide by jumping into the Seine, but Gil intervenes and saves her (offering her a Valium).

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