The sci-fi film The Zero Theorem, directed by Terry Gilliam, was officially released.
Qohen Leth grows up with aspirations to find the meaning of life, influenced by his fascination with mathematics and philosophy.
Qohen becomes a reclusive computer programmer who works for Management Consultants, spending most of his days working in isolation on complex projects.
Qohen is tasked with solving the Zero Theorem, a project aimed at finding the purpose of existence, supposedly proving that the universe ends in zero meaning.
Qohen's eccentric boss Bob communicates with him, and his interactions reveal the oppressive corporate culture surrounding the project.
Qohen meets Bainsley, an outgoing and flirtatious woman who begins to break through his isolation and introduces unexpected emotions.
Use of virtual reality, surveillance, and Qohen’s own mental challenges cause distorted perceptions and hallucinations, blurring reality and illusion.
Management intensifies pressure on Qohen to complete the theorem despite unclear motivations and growing existential dread.
Qohen begins to understand that the meaning of life might be found in uncertainty and human connection rather than the theorem's answer of zero.
Qohen decides to step away from the rigid project constraints, embracing connection over isolation and embracing ambiguity in existence.
