The Zero Years
Synopsis
Four women, sterilized and under constant toxic restraint and surveillance, serve their term in a government-run brothel. Their relations are at a critical point; food and water are scarce, their house is rotting and ready to collapse, nothing on the outside exists any more. Nightmarish visions, simulated miscarriages, injections and nausea comprise their daily routine. Yet their dream – although they have been sterilized by the State – is to have a child. One day, a customer disappears and the interrogation begins...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikos Nikolaidis
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikos Nikolaidis
- Original Score
- Simeon Nikolaidis
- Original Title
- The Zero Years
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Last Picture Pro, Greek Film Centre, Nikos Nikolaidis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikos Nikolaidis
Nikos Nikolaidis
Simeon Nikolaidis
Sifis Koundouros
Giorgos Triandafyllou
Marie-Louise Bartholomew, Nikos Nikolaidis
Department Leadership Roster
Nikos Nikolaidis
Director
Sifis Koundouros
Director of Photography
Simeon Nikolaidis
Original Music Composer
Giorgos Triandafyllou
Editor
Nikos Nikolaidis
Writer
Marie-Louise Bartholomew
Costume Design
Nikos Nikolaidis
Producer
Nikos Nikolaidis
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Zero Years
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Zero Years about?
Four women, sterilized and under constant toxic restraint and surveillance, serve their term in a government-run brothel. Their relations are at a critical point; food and water are scarce, their house is rotting and ready to collapse, nothing on the outside exists any more. Nightmarish visions, simulated miscarriages, injections and nausea comprise their daily routine. Yet their dream – although they have been sterilized by the State – is to have a child. One day, a customer disappears and the interrogation begins...
Who directed The Zero Years?
The Zero Years was directed by Nikos Nikolaidis.
Who stars in The Zero Years?
The principal cast of The Zero Years includes Vicky Harris, Jenny Kitseli, Arhontissa Mavrakaki, Eftyhia Yakoumi, Michele Valley.
When was The Zero Years released and how long is it?
The Zero Years was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Zero Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Zero Years was composed by Simeon Nikolaidis.