The Zero Theorem

"Nothing is Everything"

2013 1h 47m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 1,397

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A computer hacker's goal to discover the reason for human existence continually finds his work interrupted thanks to the Management; this time, they send a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him.

“Nothing is Everything”

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Cast

Christoph Waltz
Qohen Leth
David Thewlis
Joby
Mélanie Thierry
Bainsley
Lucas Hedges
Bob
Matt Damon
Management
Ben Whishaw
Doctor 3
Tilda Swinton
Dr. Shrink-Rom
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Doctor 1

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Terry Gilliam
Writers: Pat Rushin
Languages: English
Countries: France, Romania, United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 9% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: France, Romania, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Terry Gilliam, shot by Nicola Pecorini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Mick Audsley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Christoph Waltz and David Thewlis and Mélanie Thierry carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Nothing is Everything".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Terry Gilliam directs. Nicola Pecorini behind the camera. George Fenton scores. Mick Audsley cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France, Romania, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 9% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 13 years ago.
3International production across 4 countries: France, Romania, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Terry Gilliam, shot by Nicola Pecorini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Mick Audsley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Christoph Waltz and David Thewlis and Mélanie Thierry carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Nothing is Everything".
9IMDB entry: tt2333804 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 13 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Nicola Pecorini
Original score: George Fenton
Editing: Mick Audsley
Production design: David Warren
Costume design: Carlo Poggioli
Makeup / hair: Nicoleta Toader
VFX supervisor: Felix Lepadatu
Sound: André Jacquemin
Stunt coordinator: Ciprian Dumitrașcu
Runtime: 107 min · 1h 47m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $8,500,000
Box office: $770,706
Return: 9% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Zero Theorem (2013)

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Reno2017-11-04
★ 3/10
A gamer and his scientific goal. Honestly, this is the first film from Terry Gilliam I did not enjoy. I feel very bad to rate such a low for his film. Literally, there was no story in it. Just a confused character and the events surround him unfolds in a weird way. The characters, settings, I thought it had potential. Visually, it was the same Terry Gilliam style film, but the screenplay failed to have impressive developments. Nonetheless, Christopher Waltz was so good. It is being more a gamer's tale is what turned down. Seeing the title, I anticipated something brilliant or mind-bender. Though most of the film it was the main character who hold the joystick and try to achieve a scientific goal. The Melanie Thierry part was good. Brought some cheers, but did not end properly. The film did not fare well among the film goers. Mostly a mixed response. But I think it was a below average, especially coming from such a great director. 3/10

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