Opus Zero is a 2017 Mexican-German drama film written and directed by Daniel Graham and starring Willem Dafoe.[1][2][3]
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| Directed by | Daniel Graham |
| Written by | Daniel Graham |
| Produced by | Julio Chavezmontes |
| Starring | Willem Dafoe |
| Cinematography | Matias Penachino |
| Music by | Colin Matthews |
| Distributed by | Piano |
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| Countries | Mexico Germany |
| Languages | Spanish English |
Premise edit
An American composer, Paul, goes to a remote Mexican village where his father has died, ostensibly to collect his belongings, but in reality to either find inspiration for a new piece or to confront his own soul. He wanders the village talking to its residents, although he doesn’t speak Spanish. Meanwhile, a group of documentary filmmakers arrive in the village and, in talking with Paul, discover they have accidentally recorded a supernatural event.
Cast edit
- Willem Dafoe as Paul
- Andrés Almeida as Daniel
- Brontis Jodorowsky as Zero
- Cassandra Ciangherotti as Fernanda
- Leonardo Ortizgris as Gilles
- Irene Azuela as Maia
- Noé Hernández as Priest
- Valentina Manzini as Marianne
Production edit
The film was shot in Real de Catorce.[4]
Reception edit
The film has a 42% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 5.30/10.[5]
References edit
- ^ Hopewell, John (16 November 2015). "Mexico: Up Next! – Julio Chavezmontes, Tapping Carlos Reygadas for 'Opus Zero' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Andrews, Nigel (7 August 2019). "Opus Zero — Willem Dafoe in an eerily beautiful, Mexico-set film". Financial Times. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Chen, Nick (6 August 2019). "Willem Dafoe is the cult actor driven by mystery". Dazed. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Anna Marie De La Fuente (27 October 2016). "Willem Dafoe to Star in Daniel Graham's 'Opus Zero'". Variety. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Opus Zero". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
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