The heroine of Zola – the unique, Twitter-chain inspired pic about a hastily arranged raunchy road trip – was drawn in part from The Wizard of Oz, director Janicza Bravo told a panel at Deadline’s New York Contenders event.
It’s a about girl who craves adventure, leaves a boring pale life “and is transported into this deeply saturated world, and by the end has made three enemies” (Yes, the end is a twist from the classic.)Director Janicza Bravo Calls Real-Life ‘Zola’ A “Superhero” – Sundance StudioThe film, which debuted at Sundance last year, centers on the dynamic between Zola (newcomer Taylour Paige) and Stefani (Riley Keough).
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