Zen receives fantastic press previews

Zen’s first film Vendetta received phenominal previews today prior to its first transmission tonight (2nd Jan, 9pm BBC 1)

“The first of three superlative feature-length Aurelio Zen mysteries…this has universal appeal: beautiful Italian locations, a compelling plot, a handsome detective, and a voluptuous Italian starlet to boot… A spellbinding treat for Sunday Evenings”
The Observer

“The Detective Drama of the Year”
Sunday Telegraph

Best On The Box: “A gorgeous looking, witty crime drama based on the best-selling novels… wonderful scenery and moody, broody Rufus Sewell in the title role. Fantastico.”
Sunday Mirror

“The resplendently bewitching Caterina Murino, a Bond Girl in 2006’s Casino Royale, who once came fourth in the Miss Italy pageant – the mind boggles at the level of beauty that kept her out of the top three. Yet the other star here is the Italian lifestyle: police and criminals alike are esquisitely tailored; you can all but smell the espresso; and photogenic cigarette smoking is di rigore.”
Mail On Sunday

“Beneath the tailoring lies a twisted plot and compelling characters, not least Rufus Sewell’s enigmatic detective Aurelio Zen.”
Sunday Times

The second and third adaptations (Cabal and Ratking) will be aired at 9pm on BBC 1 on Sunday 9th and 16th January. Visit Zen’s BBC page for information, trailers and interviews with Rufus Sewell.

(2nd January 2011)