ZONA
ZONA

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ZONA

2021
Movie
15 min
Japanese

In a near future Los Angeles, drought has worsened and the water supply is cut off. Masami Kawai’s visionary and atmospheric lo-fi sci-fi depicts an elder immigrant woman braving the sweltering heat and policed streets to procure water for herself and her disabled neighbor. -JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Javier AndradeGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote Ecuadorian jungle, a group of teenagers on a survival expedition stumble upon a mysterious and dangerous phenomenon. As tensions rise and their trust erodes, they must confront not only the external threats of their environment but also the darker aspects of their own psyches.

Critical Reception

ZONA received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its atmospheric tension and unique setting, while some found its pacing and narrative development uneven. Audiences generally responded well to its suspenseful elements and thematic exploration.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and unique Ecuadorian jungle setting.

  • Critiqued for occasional slow pacing and a narrative that sometimes struggles to fully engage.

  • Noted for its exploration of psychological themes within a survival context.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Ecuadorian Amazon, with much of the cast and crew enduring challenging conditions to capture the authentic jungle environment.

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