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The Zim

2017 · 19 min

A tense, grounded short that puts you in the shoes of a man watching his home and family come under threat.

Directed by
Alexander Bedria
Starring
Tongayi Chirisa, Shaun Baker, Constance Ejuma
Overview
A farmer struggles to protect his home and loved ones amidst the violent turmoil of the Zimbabwean land seizures.

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Directed by
Alexander Bedria
Starring
Tongayi Chirisa, Shaun Baker, Constance Ejuma
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • survival
    • family
    • violence
    • power
    • justice
    Places
    • countryside
    • home
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror3
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension7
    Darkness7
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

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    Details

    Directed by
    Alexander Bedria
    Written by
    Alexander Bedria
    Starring
    Tongayi Chirisa, Shaun Baker, Constance Ejuma, Alexander Bedria, Amanda Wing
    Cinematography
    Matthew Macar
    Runtime
    19 min
    Country
    United States of America

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