"If you seek to breathe another day – FLEE with all haste!" Now, hold tight to your seats, for Well Go USA has unveiled an official trailer for the electrifying African action-thriller, "Zero," the latest masterpiece from director Jean Luc Herbulot. Having made its debut at the esteemed Beyond Fest and Sitges Film Festival last year (catch my review here), this film is poised to explode onto US cinema screens and VOD platforms this April. Prepare for a daring and crazy concept!
Two lost Americans wandering the streets of Dakar, Senegal, in search of meaning, awaken to find bombs ticking away on their chests, with a ten-hour countdown already underway. Guided by a shadowy figure's commands over the phone (voiced by Willem Dafoe), they embark on a perilous odyssey of chaotic missions with devastating ramifications. As Dakar erupts in fiery protests against Western influence, these bewildered souls sprint towards redemption.
"Zero" is a heart-stopping, darkly humorous narrative of survival, connection, and the relentless human quest for purpose. Starring Hus Miller, Cam McHarg, Gary Dourdan, Roger Sallah, and Moran Rosenblatt, this film, though raw and rugged, exudes coolness, ingenuity, and relentless energy – an action-thriller that truly stands out. From the mind behind "Saloum," it promises to captivate.
In the pulsing heart of Dakar, Miller and McHarg's characters awaken to a waking nightmare: bombs attached to their chests, with mere hours left before detonation. Clueless about their tormentor, they cling to the voice on the phone as their sole lifeline, forcing them to navigate a labyrinth of bizarre and perilous tasks across the city. As they dash against the ticking clock in this twisted scavenger hunt, Dakar's vibrant streets transform into a high-stakes game of survival. Darkly thrilling and replete with unexpected political insights into colonialism and modern African society, this tension-filled, exhilarating tale keeps you on the edge of your seat until the final heartbeat – for in this realm, every move is crucial.
Directed by Congolese filmmaker Jean Luc Herbulot, whose credits include "Dealer," "Interstate," and "Saloum," alongside numerous shorts and the "Get Millie Black" series, "Zero" boasts a screenplay co-written by Hus Miller. Produced by Steven Adams, Pamela Diop, Gary Dourdan, and Hus Miller, the film premiered at the 2024 Sitges Film Festival and Beyond Fest last autumn. Well Go USA will introduce "Zero" to select US theaters and VOD platforms starting April 11th, 2025. Ready to be entranced?
