Zeros and Ones 2021
"It's always deadliest before the dawn."
Abel Ferrara's *Zeros and Ones (2021)* drops audiences into the heart of Rome's shadowy underbelly, where a lone soldier races against time to prevent a catastrophic terrorist attack.
Director: Abel Ferrara
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zeros and Ones (2021) about?
A soldier is summoned to Rome when an imminent terrorist attack threatens the Vatican. Desperate to stop the bombing, he searches for his imprisoned brother, whose insider knowledge could be the key to defusing the threat before the city is reduced to ashes.
Who directed Zeros and Ones?
Abel Ferrara, the visionary behind gritty crime dramas like *Bad Lieutenant* and *The Funeral*, directs this high-stakes thriller.
Who stars in Zeros and Ones?
The film stars Ethan Hawke as the soldier, alongside Cristina Chiriac, Valerio Mastandrea, Phil Neilson, and Valeria Correale in pivotal roles.
Is Zeros and Ones (2021) worth watching?
If you crave tense, atmospheric thrillers with moral complexity, *Zeros and Ones* delivers. Ferrara's direction and Hawke's performance anchor this tight, 85-minute race against time, making it a gripping watch for genre fans.
How long is Zeros and Ones?
The film runs for 85 minutes.
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About Zeros and Ones (2021) — Abel Ferrara's Gritty, High-Stakes War Thriller
Abel Ferrara's *Zeros and Ones (2021)* drops audiences into the heart of Rome's shadowy underbelly, where a lone soldier races against time to prevent a catastrophic terrorist attack. With the Vatican Square on the brink of destruction, the exasperated protagonist navigates a labyrinth of danger, hunting for his estranged brother whose secrets could defuse the bomb. Shot in stark black-and-white, Ferrara's thriller pulses with tension, blending the claustrophobic dread of a manhunt with the moral ambiguity of war-torn streets.
Ethan Hawke delivers a gripping performance as the soldier caught in a web of betrayal and urgency, while Cristina Chiriac and Valerio Mastandrea add layers of intrigue as allies with hidden agendas. The film's minimalist aesthetic amplifies its themes of isolation and desperation, making *Zeros and Ones* a pulse-pounding meditation on sacrifice and survival.