Zillion

Zillion

The rise and fall of the country's biggest disco ever.

Directed by Robin Pront

Produced by Millstreet Films, Woestijnvis

2022138 min7.0 / 10

A stylish rise-and-fall crime drama about ambition and excess in 1990s nightlife, built on the true story of a disco empire's inevitable collapse.

It's 1997. Frank Verstraeten, a computer genius with a nose for business, a fascination for nightlife and an unhealthy urge to prove himself, only wants one thing: his own disco that not only outperforms the competition but simply humiliates it. The futuristic mega discotheque Zillion is a fact and Frank turns from computer dealer to the pivotal figure of the Antwerp nightlife. He parades with the most beautiful women in Belgium and forges an alliance with Dennis Black Magic, the porn king who provides the spicy extras. Unfortunately, beautiful songs don't last long either.

Questions people ask

  • Is Zillion sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Zillion end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Zillion violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Zillion scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Zillion easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity82

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise59

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Zillion

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Zillion

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Zillion, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Zillion, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Zillion, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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