Zen
2011 • Crime, Drama, Mystery
Zen is a British television mini series produced by Left Bank Pictures for the BBC, co-produced with WGBH Boston for its Masterpiece anthology series, Mediaset and ZDF. It stars Rufus Sewell and Caterina Murino and is based on the Aurelio Zen detective novels by Michael Dibdin. The series was filmed on location in Italy, but the dialogue is in English. The series, which comprises three 90-minute films, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sunday evenings from 2 January 2011 on BBC One. The three films were based on the books Vendetta, Cabal and Ratking.
If you enjoy thrilling mysteries with a touch of Italian flair, try reading Michael Dibdin's Aurelio Zen novels, the inspiration for the 2011 TV series. Unlike the television adaptation, which condenses the complex tales into brief episodes, the books allow you to delve deeper into Zen's investigations and the vivid world he inhabits.
The novels offer rich narratives and intricate plots that elegantly weave between the glamour and grittiness of Italian life. Dibdin's writing captures intricate details and presents a profound exploration of crime and justice, making each page a compelling journey. With nuanced character development and a strong sense of place, reading the entire Zen series ensures a more immersive and rewarding experience than the TV adaptation could provide.
Zen inspired from
Vendetta
by Michael Dibdin
Cabal
by Michael Dibdin
Ratking
by Michael Dibdin
