Zero Zero 40 years old

This intriguing audio-visual piece was created by Mike Batt in 1982. It was the first thing Batt ever directed (co-directing with John Eastway). The designs and "animations" were all part of the original concept, conceived and designed and by MB during his 1981 Pacific crossing from Los Angeles to Sydney aboard his boat, Braemar. The story is about a young man called Number 17 (Ralph to his friends) - played by Batt. Set in the distant future, or past, - the World in which Number 17 lives is one devoid of Love, which has being deliberately, genetically eradicated. Number 17, however, is a genetic throwback and falls in unrequited love with Number 36, a surgeon at the local correction centre for those afflicted with the disease of Love.

Credits

Zero Zero Cast

Name Character
Mike Batt He was 34, now 75 years old as Number 17

Zero Zero Crew

Name Department
Mike Batt as Director. He was 34 (now 75) years old Directing
Zero Zero (40 years)

  • Release day: Monday, November 21, 1983
  • Runtime: 42 minutes