Zardoz

"Zardoz" is a 1974 science fiction film set in a distant future where a post-apocalyptic society is divided into two groups: the immortal, aristocratic "Eternals" who live in comfort, and the impoverished "Brutals" outside, kept in line through control and violence. The story follows a rebellious "Brutal" named Zed, who discovers that the society's apparent utopia is built on lies and control. The film explores themes of power, consciousness, and societal manipulation, blending surreal visuals with philosophical questions about humanity's nature and future.