Development - ENGLISH - Action/Adventure, Science-fiction, Road movie - 101 minutes
In post-apocalyptic Namibia, a haunted young man discovers his opportunity for redemption when he stumbles upon the last surviving girl in his decaying city.
Year of production : 2013 Director(s) : Perivi KATJAVIVI Writer(s) : Perivi KATJAVIVI Cast : John BOYEGA Producer(s) : Johan KRUGER (Collective Dream Studios), Kelsey EGAN (Crave Pictures), Sean ELSE (Collective Dream Studios)
In post-apocalyptic Namibia, a silent young man named "Z" is plagued by nightmares of the flood that ended his world. Haunted by memories of his deceased younger brother, Z endures a strained existence in a decaying city where resources are few and cannibalism is the only reliable food source. Z's survival depends upon his subservience to a gang of ruthless street children and their sadistic Chief. He is both Butcher and Gravedigger. But he is also the Dream Collector, gathering various trinkets and treasures off the corpses he buries. When Z finds a Girl at a new grave, he is stunned. A Girl is a rare thing; a coveted prize. Driven to follow her, he discovers her world… a place where hope is not lost and 'the darkness' – the void descending upon the Earth – is accepted without fear. When Z's gang discovers Nadia's existence, Z has a choice. To sacrifice Nadia to their whims, or escape with her into the wild. For the first time in his life, Z makes an unselfish decision. It's the end of the world, but their journey is just beginning.
Country(ies) : SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA Financing plan : Crave Pictures is co-producing this film with Collective Dream Studios, who are providing post equity finance. We are currently seeking potential co-production partners, distribution deals and additional financing. Start of shooting : November 2013