After the end of the world she thought she was alone. She was wrong.|Aug. 13, 2015|Iceland | Switzerland | United States|97 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Drama;Romance;Science;Fiction;Thriller
Description: Z for Zachariah is a 2015 film that explores the challenges of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The story revolves around three characters: Ann, played by Margot Robbie, who discovers Zachariah, portrayed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, and helps him recover. The film is set in a remote rural area devastated by nuclear fallout, with radiation pockets scattered everywhere. Survival is difficult, let alone rebuilding civilization, yet the trio attempts to do just that.
The initial part of the film focuses on the budding relationship between Ann and Zachariah as they form a partnership that hints at deeper possibilities. However, the dynamic shifts when Caleb, played by Chris Pine, arrives. His introduction adds tension to the narrative, contrasting the earlier calm with a hint of rivalry, especially as Ann’s chemistry with Caleb appears stronger than her connection with Zachariah.
The film delves into themes of race and religion, particularly through Zachariah’s character, an engineer who lost everything and now competes with Caleb for Ann’s attention. The interplay between the characters and the struggle to coexist in a harsh, unforgiving environment form the core of this thought-provoking drama.
Cast director: Craig Zobel
Cast actor: Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Pine
Original name: Z for Zachariah