zita - little hope
post-apocalyptic Thriller/Drama
Feature 98min
Location: Austria
Budge: 4M EURO
LOGLINE
In a zombie-infested world, a despairing survivor teams up with a young girl and her injured grandfather, embarking on a dangerous journey to reunite the girl with her mother, while seeking redemption for past mistakes.
SYNOPSIS
In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, Michael, a rugged survivor, is on the brink of suicide when a young girl, Amy, and her grandfather, Peter, unexpectedly enter his life. In a panicked state, Michael accidentally wounds Peter, mistaking him for a zombie. Stricken with guilt, Michael vows to protect them, and the three set out on a dangerous journey to reach a safe zone where Amy’s mother might be waiting.
As they face constant threats from both the undead and hostile human survivors, Michael forms a deep bond with Amy, akin to a father-daughter relationship. Despite Peter’s injury and the looming threat of his worsening condition, he offers wisdom and hope, guiding Michael to embrace his humanity in their harsh world. Along their journey, they encounter various survivor groups, each revealing the darker aspects of human nature that have emerged in the apocalypse.
As Peter's condition deteriorates, he ultimately sacrifices himself to save Michael and Amy, entrusting Michael with Amy’s safety. In the final leg of their journey, Michael and Amy reach the gates of Praesidium, a fortified safe zone. As they step into the sanctuary at sunset, they carry with them the memories of their losses and the hope for a new beginning in a devastated world.