Zerophilia
- 2005
- 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.5K
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In this sexually ambiguous romantic comedy, Luke, a naive college student, struggles with issues of masculinity while he comes to terms with a rare genetic disorder that causes the afflicted... Read allIn this sexually ambiguous romantic comedy, Luke, a naive college student, struggles with issues of masculinity while he comes to terms with a rare genetic disorder that causes the afflicted to switch gender at will.In this sexually ambiguous romantic comedy, Luke, a naive college student, struggles with issues of masculinity while he comes to terms with a rare genetic disorder that causes the afflicted to switch gender at will.
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Writer/Director Martin Curland did a great job. I loved it.
I was invited to a screening of Zerophilia at Westwood Crest Theatre November 16, 05 in the LA area and it was great to see the theatre packed. It's a romantic comedy with a twist. The audience loved it. I'm not one to laugh easily at films, but, this one had me laughing out loud a lot.
I hope these guys get distribution.
The theatre was packed and everyone was clapping and smiling at the end. You could tell by the faces that everyone loved it.
I went in without knowing a thing about the premise line and never looked at the trailer. It took me by complete surprise. A cute movie that really does a great job of highlighting love for a person no matter what the gender is. It's a great comic fantasy. With a twist I'd never thought of.
You are what you are! Good job...;)
I was invited to a screening of Zerophilia at Westwood Crest Theatre November 16, 05 in the LA area and it was great to see the theatre packed. It's a romantic comedy with a twist. The audience loved it. I'm not one to laugh easily at films, but, this one had me laughing out loud a lot.
I hope these guys get distribution.
The theatre was packed and everyone was clapping and smiling at the end. You could tell by the faces that everyone loved it.
I went in without knowing a thing about the premise line and never looked at the trailer. It took me by complete surprise. A cute movie that really does a great job of highlighting love for a person no matter what the gender is. It's a great comic fantasy. With a twist I'd never thought of.
You are what you are! Good job...;)
This film is an affirmative coming of age film for a teenage man with a condition that makes him change sex when he has sex.
The plot is very original and innovative. I have never thought about anything remotely like that before! On the surface, it is a film about an imaginary genetic condition called zerophilia. It explores self discovery and self acceptance. Luke finds out that he in fact like guys, tries to change this but fails. Then he accepted himself as who he is, and starts a relationship with Max. This very much mirrors the sexual discovery of adolescents.
This film brings a positive message about self acceptance, as highlighted in the symbolic scene of Luke given a light blue top for ladies. It's OK whoever you choose to be.
The positive message is portrayed in an entertaining way. I hope this message can reach a wider audience!
The plot is very original and innovative. I have never thought about anything remotely like that before! On the surface, it is a film about an imaginary genetic condition called zerophilia. It explores self discovery and self acceptance. Luke finds out that he in fact like guys, tries to change this but fails. Then he accepted himself as who he is, and starts a relationship with Max. This very much mirrors the sexual discovery of adolescents.
This film brings a positive message about self acceptance, as highlighted in the symbolic scene of Luke given a light blue top for ladies. It's OK whoever you choose to be.
The positive message is portrayed in an entertaining way. I hope this message can reach a wider audience!
Great concept, good performances Very original. I saw the film at the Deep Ellum Film Festival in Dallas 21- Nov 2005. Great movie, Funny and a little deep. The film underlies a message of finding your true self. If you have a chance, see it. This film is funny, entertaining and bizarre. Enjoy a look inside a young man finding himself in a way you will not believe. Martin Curland has a feature he should be very proud to show. I hope it is picked up for distribution. Try to find Kelly LeBrock in the opening sequence. Don't hate her because she's beautiful. In this rare coming-of-age comedy that combines elements of magical realism with edgy humor
I was walking down the street when I... anyways I met the director and got tickets to see the world premiere of it at Rebel Fest in Toronto. It should have been in the TIFF, but it didn't meet the deadline.
The movie is "so creative" as my friend put it and I haven't seen anything like that for a long time. Both of us are taking film courses in college.
The premise is the main character has a disease that changes his gender in minutes when he gets turned on. My only complaint is that it's hd quality and not widescreen.
I think most people would enjoy this film's quirky subject, and comedic dialogues. Unlike most films, Zerophila isn't predictable and not conservative. Also there's also some sort of frog motif going on in there.
The movie is "so creative" as my friend put it and I haven't seen anything like that for a long time. Both of us are taking film courses in college.
The premise is the main character has a disease that changes his gender in minutes when he gets turned on. My only complaint is that it's hd quality and not widescreen.
I think most people would enjoy this film's quirky subject, and comedic dialogues. Unlike most films, Zerophila isn't predictable and not conservative. Also there's also some sort of frog motif going on in there.
I was a little skeptical to watch this movie when I first heard about it. I couldn't tell if it was a comedy or a drama. Yet, within the first five minutes of the film, I was really too impressed with Taylor Handley natural acting skills and lovable portrayal of "Luke," to really care.
"Zerophilia" ended up being funny and dramatic at the same time. The whole idea of switching genders through a genetic condition somehow worked in the story's overall message of acceptance-no matter who you are.
I think I'll watch it again, if not just to see the reaction of everyone in the theater in the shocking scene with Luke (wow).
"Zerophilia" ended up being funny and dramatic at the same time. The whole idea of switching genders through a genetic condition somehow worked in the story's overall message of acceptance-no matter who you are.
I think I'll watch it again, if not just to see the reaction of everyone in the theater in the shocking scene with Luke (wow).
Did you know
- TriviaThough no mammals exhibit zerophilia, some amphibians can change sex when their population doesn't have enough of the one sex to propagate the species.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Midnight Screenings: Kung Pow! Enter the Fist/Code 8/Zerophilia (2022)
- SoundtracksRattle On
Written & Performed by Larry Thomas Moore, Chris Wood, Frank Ewing and Bob Cahill
Performed by Downtown Harvest
By Arrangement with Beond Management
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Box office
- Budget
- $450,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,763
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,616
- Oct 15, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $7,763
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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