Sunset at Zero Point

<B>From the renowned creator of <I>The Electric State, </I>now a major Netflix movie, Simon Stålenhag returns with a new work of retro-futuristic dystopia set in the mysterious zone of an abandoned Swedish military facility. An epic, beautifully illustrated science fiction story for fans of <I>Annihilation </I>and <I>Station Eleven.</I></B><BR/><BR/> Beginning in 2024, yet set largely during the early 2000s, <I>Sunset at Zero Point</I> unfolds on a secluded Swedish island, home to a secret weapon lab that has been off-limits for years. Two young men, stuck in the past and each other's orbit, set out to explore the forbidden zone together.<BR/><BR/> Stålenhag's masterful storytelling and hyper-realistic art transports you to an alternate history revealing his most intimate work to date, delving into themes of masculinity, friendship, and sexuality through the lens of a queer science fiction tale.<BR/><BR/> Set against the backdrop of Stålenhag's native Sweden and based on the alternate version of Mälaröarna outside of Stockholm, <I>Sunset at Zero Point</I> juxtaposes giant futuristic machines with the inner turmoil of its characters facing a social dystopia, crafting a narrative that is both visually stunning and emotionally resonant.