The Zuzax (2024)
Several girls navigate life in rural NM in 200 years, when the ozone layer has ripped and the world is a starkly different place.
The Zuzax is a climate change narrative film about rural New Mexico in the future. One story tells the life of Jayde, a girl quarantined in her rural community after being hit with a solar flare. The other follows two girls who meet in the Zuzax and have a moment to be kids. The film heavily showcases the beauty of the liminal, abandoned spaces, and the landscapes of New Mexico.
Director: Elena Sakuda
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: February 24, 2024
Cast
- Jayde Martinez - Jayde
- Joseline Garcia - Jayde
- Lulu DeSanctis - Lulu
- Jennifer Nail - Mother
Music: Josh Stemper
Cinematography: Seth Beabout
Production: Syntas Films
Budget: $7,000
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Elena Sakuda
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Zuzax about?
- The Zuzax is a climate change narrative film about rural New Mexico in the future. One story tells the life of Jayde, a girl quarantined in her rural community after being hit with a solar flare. The other follows two girls who meet in the Zuzax and have a moment to be kids. The film heavily showcases the beauty of the liminal, abandoned spaces, and the landscapes of New Mexico.
- Who directed The Zuzax?
- The Zuzax was directed by Elena Sakuda.
- Who stars in The Zuzax?
- The Zuzax stars Jayde Martinez, Joseline Garcia, Lulu DeSanctis, Jennifer Nail.
- How long is The Zuzax?
- The Zuzax has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What is the budget of The Zuzax?
- The Zuzax had a budget of $7,000.