Zaho Zay
Synopsis
A young woman works as a prison guard in a hopelessly overcrowded jail in central Madagascar. She passes the time daydreaming about her father, a murderer, who abandoned her as a child after killing his own brother. In her imagination, her father becomes a mythical killer, wandering the countryside and rolling enchanted dice to decide the fate of his victims. Secretly, she yearns for the day her father will turn up amongst the prisoners. When a new inmate arrives claiming to know her father, her fantasies begin to turn to nightmares.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maéva Ranaïvojaona, Georg Tiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Maéva Ranaïvojaona, Georg Tiller
- Original Score
- André Fèvre
- Original Title
- Zaho Zay
- Country of Origin
- Austria, France, Madagascar
- Spoken Languages
- French, Malagasy
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Katrafay Films, Subobscura Films, Tomsa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maéva Ranaïvojaona, Georg Tiller
Maéva Ranaïvojaona, Georg Tiller
André Fèvre
Georg Tiller
Barbara Bossuet
Department Leadership Roster
Georg Tiller
Director of Photography
Maéva Ranaïvojaona
Screenplay
Barbara Bossuet
Editor
André Fèvre
Original Music Composer
Georg Tiller
Screenplay
Maéva Ranaïvojaona
Director
Georg Tiller
Director
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What is Zaho Zay about?
A young woman works as a prison guard in a hopelessly overcrowded jail in central Madagascar. She passes the time daydreaming about her father, a murderer, who abandoned her as a child after killing his own brother. In her imagination, her father becomes a mythical killer, wandering the countryside and rolling enchanted dice to decide the fate of his victims. Secretly, she yearns for the day her father will turn up amongst the prisoners. When a new inmate arrives claiming to know her father, her fantasies begin to turn to nightmares.
Who directed Zaho Zay?
Zaho Zay was directed by Maéva Ranaïvojaona, Georg Tiller.
Who stars in Zaho Zay?
The principal cast of Zaho Zay includes Nabiha Akkari, Eugene Raphael Ranaivojaona.
When was Zaho Zay released and how long is it?
Zaho Zay was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Zaho Zay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zaho Zay was composed by André Fèvre.