Zen and Zero

Nov 1, 2006

1h 2m

★ 8.0

An Austrian Surfextravaganza

Overview

A surf trip from L.A. to Costa Rica is a classic free ride, executed by generations of surfers since the 1960's. When five landlocked Austrians get on that very road, it becomes a different thing: a comedy, a philosophical diversion, an investigation of the myth of the surfer dude itself.

Genres

Action

Documentary

Production Companies

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Zen and Zero Trailers

Cast

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David Auerbach

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Michael Ginthoer

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Philipp Manderla

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Jakob Polacsek

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Pablo Postigo

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Markus Schalek

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Edwin Steinitz

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Allan Weisbecker

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