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Zola (2021)
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Zola (2021)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
June 30, 2021
Studio
A24
Official Site
https://a24films.com/films/zola
Genre
Drama
Release Date
June 30, 2021
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
086 minute(s)
Production Budget
5000000
Studio
A24
Official Site
https://a24films.com/films/zola
Director
Janicza Bravo
Producer
Christine Vachon, David Hinojosa, Vince Jolivette, Elizabeth Haggard, Dave Franco, Gia Walsh
Screenwriter
Janicza Bravo, Jeremy O. Harris
Starring
  • Taylour Paige
  • Riley Keough
  • Nicholas Braun
  • Colman Domingo

What begins as a simple girls' trip spirals into a surreal and dangerous odyssey in this electrifying drama based on a viral Twitter thread. Zola, a Detroit waitress played by Taylour Paige, is charmed by a charismatic customer, Stefani (Riley Keough), who quickly lures her on a road trip to Florida for a weekend of dancing and fast money. Joined by Stefani's clueless boyfriend (Nicholas Braun) and her enigmatic, intimidating roommate (Colman Domingo), the getaway swiftly descends into a chaotic world of strip clubs, seedy motels, and perilous schemes. Directed by Janicza Bravo, the film masterfully blends dark comedy with palpable tension as Zola, a relative innocent, navigates a increasingly volatile situation where friendship is a currency and every choice carries a risk. This wild ride explores themes of performance, agency, and survival, all set against a pulsating, sun-drenched backdrop that feels both glamorous and grim.

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2021