Zardoz facts for kids
Zardoz is a 1974 Irish-American science fiction movie. It was directed, produced, and written by John Boorman. The movie stars famous actors like Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling. It was filmed by Geoffrey Unsworth and released by 20th Century Fox.
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About Zardoz
Zardoz takes place in a future world after a big disaster. The story follows a character named Zed, played by Sean Connery. He lives in a harsh, ruined land. This land is controlled by a giant, flying stone head named Zardoz. Zardoz gives weapons to a group of people called Exterminators. These Exterminators are told to kill other people, called Brutals.
The Story of Zed
Zed is one of the Exterminators. He starts to question the rules of Zardoz and the world he lives in. Zed secretly gets inside the giant stone head. There, he discovers that Zardoz is not a god, but a machine. This machine was created by a special group of people called the Eternals.
The Eternals' World
The Eternals are a very advanced group of humans. They live in a hidden place called the Vortex. In the Vortex, no one gets old or dies. They have lived for hundreds of years. But even though they are immortal, they are bored and unhappy. They have lost their purpose in life. Zed's arrival in their world changes everything. He challenges their way of life and makes them think about what it means to be human.
Who Made Zardoz?
The movie was created by John Boorman. He is known for directing and writing unique films. For Zardoz, he imagined a future world that looks very different from our own. The movie explores ideas about society, power, and what happens when people live forever.
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Sean Connery as Zed, wearing his distinctive red costume.
See also
In Spanish: Zardoz para niños
