'Zola' is a Modern Black Fairytale
It’s fun, it’s energetic, but it’s also understated and vicarial. Zola is a modern black fairytale and future of black movies.
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A long-distance Chaco driver once agrees to transport a passenger across the border under the guise of a partner for a decent amount of money. Miguel, the leader of the democratic movement, managed to escape from prison and hide abroad. And now he is returning to his homeland to continue the fight. Chaco is not interested in politics, and from the very beginning of the trip he makes it clear to his partner.
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A long-distance Chaco driver once agrees to transport a passenger across the border under the guise of a partner for a decent amount of money. Miguel, the leader of the democratic movement, managed to escape from prison and hide abroad. And now he is returning to his homeland to continue the fight. Chaco is not interested in politics, and from the very beginning of the trip he makes it clear to his partner.
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Genre:Thriller
Written By:Ramiz Fataliyev
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Runtime:83 minutes
Studio:Gorky Film Studios
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