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The Zero Theorem

The Zero Theorem

Nothing is Everything

20136.11h 47m

Overview

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.

Directed by Terry Gilliam
Written by Pat Rushin
Produced by Nicolas Chartier, Dean Zanuck, Andrei Boncea
Box OfficeBudget: $8.5MRevenue: $771K

Top Cast

Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz

Qohen Leth

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Joby

Mélanie Thierry

Mélanie Thierry

Bainsley

Lucas Hedges

Lucas Hedges

Bob

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Management

Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

Doctor 3

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Dr. Shrink-Rom

Sanjeev Bhaskar

Sanjeev Bhaskar

Doctor 1

Rupert Friend

Rupert Friend

TV Presenter

Peter Stormare

Peter Stormare

Doctor 2

Themes & Keywords

computervideo gamevirtual realitydystopia

About The Zero Theorem

The Zero Theorem is a drama, fantasy, science fiction film released in 2013 exploring themes of computer, video game, virtual reality, dystopia. Directed by Terry Gilliam, it stars Christoph Waltz, David Thewlis, Mélanie Thierry. 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.

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