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Short drama

Zapping (2000): Cast

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Zapping is a 2000 short drama directed by Cristian Mungiu, starring Hanno Höfer as Sotul, Dorel Vișan and Valeriu Andriuță. It runs 15 minutes.

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Zapping (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Director
Cristian Mungiu
Genre
Drama
Original language
Romanian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zapping About?

The premise of Zapping without spoilers.

In a run‑down Romanian apartment, a man named Sotul compulsively flips through TV channels despite his wife's endless complaints. Suddenly, a tiny figure emerges from the screen, confronting Sotul and revealing the hidden mechanics of television zapping in a surreal twist.

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Cast & crew

Zapping Cast & Characters

Hanno Höfer leads the cast as Sotul, with Dorel Vișan as Politistul and Valeriu Andriuță as Sergentul. Directed by Cristian Mungiu; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Cristian Mungiu

More films directed by Cristian Mungiu, best-rated first: 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, Beyond the Hills, Graduation and R.M.N..

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Zapping Also Known As

Also known as “换台”.

Also known as
  • 换台

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FAQ

Zapping FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Zapping, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zapping?

Zapping runs 15 minutes.

When was Zapping released?

Zapping was released on May 12, 2000.

Who directed Zapping?

Zapping was directed by Cristian Mungiu.

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Who is in the cast of Zapping?

Zapping stars Hanno Höfer as Sotul, Dorel Vișan as Politistul and Valeriu Andriuță as Sergentul, among 7 credited actors.

Does Zapping have a post-credit scene?

No. Zapping has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zapping in?

The original language of Zapping is Romanian.

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