Checkpoint Zoo
Synopsis
Checkpoint Zoo documents a daring rescue led by a heroic team of zookeepers and volunteers, who risked their lives to save thousands of animals trapped in a zoo behind enemy lines in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
OKO International Ethnographic Film Festival: Bulgarian Edition
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Zeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Joshua Zeman
- Original Score
- Anne Nikitin
- Original Title
- Checkpoint Zoo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian, English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Ghost Robot, Noah Media Group, Appian Way
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Zeman
Joshua Zeman
Anne Nikitin
Olivier Sarbil, Nelson Hume
Caitlin Colford, Ian Davies, Torquil Jones, Shawn Singh, Catherine Quantschnigg
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Zeman
Director
Ian Davies
Producer
Torquil Jones
Producer
Anne Nikitin
Original Music Composer
Joshua Zeman
Writer
Joshua Zeman
Producer
Zachary Mortensen
Producer
Nelson Hume
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkpoint Zoo
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What is Checkpoint Zoo about?
Checkpoint Zoo documents a daring rescue led by a heroic team of zookeepers and volunteers, who risked their lives to save thousands of animals trapped in a zoo behind enemy lines in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
Who directed Checkpoint Zoo?
Checkpoint Zoo was directed by Joshua Zeman.
Who stars in Checkpoint Zoo?
The principal cast of Checkpoint Zoo includes Oleksandr Feldman, Vadim Vorontinsky, Vitalii Ilchenko, Svitlana Vyshnevetska, Andrii Tyvaniuk.
When was Checkpoint Zoo released and how long is it?
Checkpoint Zoo was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Checkpoint Zoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Checkpoint Zoo was composed by Anne Nikitin.