Opus Zero
Seen it?2018 | 85 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Paul, an American composer, arrives in the desert town of Real de Catorce where his father recently died. For the past ten years, Paul has been consumed with the task of composing an ending for the masterpiece of an early twentieth century musician. Being isolated from the world, he sees an opportunity to finish the symphony. However, Paul is caught up in a new mystery, the disappearance thirty years ago of a woman named Marianne.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Graham
- Willem DafoePaul
- Andrés AlmeidaDaniel
- Irene AzuelaMaïa
- Brontis JodorowskyZero
- Cassandra CiangherottiFernanda
- Leonardo OrtizgrisGilles
- Noé HernándezPriest
- Valentina ManziniMarianne
- Emilio ValdésMarianne's Boyfriend
- Antonio ZúñigaMayor