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Zoetrope

199918mCharlie Deaux
IMDb 6.8

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Zoetrope is a haunting and surreal film set in an apocalyptic, decaying world. Based on Franz Kafka’s “In the Penal Colony”, a man is imprisoned for an unnamed crime and tortured by a nameless sadistic bureaucrat. As the chilling nightmare unfolds, the prisoner peels away the layers of his own metaphysical existence, inching ever closer to his inescapable fate.

Science Fiction
InterrogationSuicide ThoughtsExistentialism

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What is Zoetrope (1999) about?

Zoetrope is a haunting and surreal film set in an apocalyptic, decaying world. Based on Franz Kafka’s “In the Penal Colony”, a man is imprisoned for an unnamed crime and tortured by a nameless sadistic bureaucrat. As the chilling nightmare unfolds, the prisoner peels away the layers of his own metaphysical existence, inching ever closer to his inescapable fate.

Who stars in Zoetrope?

Zoetrope stars Nigel Bonfield, Michael Bradley, Robert Deacon (Man / Machine (uncredited)). The film was directed by Charlie Deaux.

How long is Zoetrope?

Zoetrope has a runtime of 18 min and premiered in 1999.

Is Zoetrope worth watching?

Zoetrope holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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