- Zen (2007 film)
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Not to be confused with the 2009 film "Zen" directed by Banmei Takahashi and starring Nakamura Kantarō II..
Zen 
Directed by Gary Davis Produced by Chocolate Star Entertainment Group Written by Gary Davis and Chin Li Starring Kit DeZolt
Vivian Kong
Lyndon ChanMusic by Matt Milne Distributed by Traffic Entertainment Group Release date(s) February 23, 2007 Running time 90 min. Language English
Zen is a 2007 drama/horror film written and directed by Gary Davis. Filmed in Florida, it was released and screened at a Boyton Beach, Florida cinema on April 12, 2007.[1] The DVD was released in North America on April 13, 2007.[2]Plot
Set in 17th-Century Japan, "Zen" is the chronicle of a young samurai, Master Mitzu Zen, who learns the secret way of killing vampires while learning about women and life in general.[2] Master Zen (Kit DeZolt), a naive master who doesn't know anything about women and love, goes on a quest to find out the truth about his parents' sacred sword. While meeting people along the way, he ends up running into more than he bargained for when he starts encountering vampires.
Cast
- Kit DeZolt as Zen
- Vivian Kong as Keiko
- Lyndon Chan as Count Osaka
- Asia Chao as Goju
- Gilbert Henry as Lord Ito
- Scott Rogers as Old Man
- Radimus Ocean as Lord Mitzu
- Cindy Chang as Lady Mitzu
- Gerald Favis as Lord Yamazato
Count Osaka
Davis' 2009 film Count Osaka is a sequel to Zen, with DeZolt reprising his role as the original movie's title character. It premiered December 2, 2009.[3] It aired as part of the first Royal Palm Independent Film Festival in early 2010.[4]
References
- ^ Rothman, Mike (17 February 2010). "Local director enriches the lives of young film students; schedules film premiere". Boynton Forum. Fort Lauderdale, FL: South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/boynton_forum/2010/02/local_director_enriches_the_li.html. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
- ^ a b Kelly, Laura (6 April 2007). "Film Buzz". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Tribune Newspaper. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2007-04-06/entertainment/0704040264_1_local-debut-serial-killer-zen. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
- ^ "Count Osaka Premiere". West Palm Beach, FL: Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission. 24 November 2009. http://www.pbfilm.com/files/Count%20Osaka%20Premiere.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
- ^ Parsley, Jason (24 January 2010). "Aspiring Filmmakers Showcase Their Work". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Tribune Newspaper. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-01-24/community/1001210383_1_film-festival-aspiring-filmmakers-royal-palm-beach. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
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- 2007 films
- 2000s action films
- American films
- Asian American films
- 2000s drama films
- Martial arts films
- Vampires in film and television
- Films shot in Florida
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