Zones (1979)

Zones (1979) poster

Without knowing it, Alfred and Julia live in a land of pure invention. It is the richest and most beautiful land in the world. From a height, this land looks like a piece of felt, from close up like a clean and tiny park. The footpaths are lined with benches and the streets with banks. Alfred and Julia have been married for 8 years, are childless, and live on the 16th floor of a new building. Thanks to their various crises, they have got to know each other somewhat better, but their most outstanding characteristic remains their mediocrity. On Friday, August 12th 1977, a mysterious epidemic breaks out in their country. The mass media ensure that the news is widely broadcast. The authorities order a ban on information, but those concerned break their imposed silence. On Sunday evening, it becomes known that the epidemic was nomore than a kind of "dress rehearsal" for a real emergency. Alfred and Julia continue to live in a land of pure invention - but now they are conscious of the fact.

Director: Fredi M. Murer
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Rainer Trinkler
Production: Langfilm, Nemo Film
Country: Germany, Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

switzerland, epidemic, social criticism

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More Films by Director: Fredi M. Murer
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zones about?
Without knowing it, Alfred and Julia live in a land of pure invention. It is the richest and most beautiful land in the world. From a height, this land looks like a piece of felt, from close up like a clean and tiny park. The footpaths are lined with benches and the streets with banks. Alfred and Julia have been married for 8 years, are childless, and live on the 16th floor of a new building. Thanks to their various crises, they have got to know each other somewhat better, but their most outstanding characteristic remains their mediocrity. On Friday, August 12th 1977, a mysterious epidemic breaks out in their country. The mass media ensure that the news is widely broadcast. The authorities order a ban on information, but those concerned break their imposed silence. On Sunday evening, it becomes known that the epidemic was nomore than a kind of "dress rehearsal" for a real emergency. Alfred and Julia continue to live in a land of pure invention - but now they are conscious of the fact.
Who directed Zones?
Zones was directed by Fredi M. Murer.
Who stars in Zones?
Zones stars Giovanni Früh, Olga Piazza, Jürgen Brügger, Janet Haufler, Walo Lüönd, George Reinhart.
How long is Zones?
Zones has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Zones?
Zones is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Zones produced?
Zones was produced in Germany, Switzerland.