Charles Denner, François Périer, Irene Papas
Based on true events, "Z" is the award-winning drama about a political activist's murder and its investigation by a dogged prosecutor which uncovers a conspiracy of government and military.
DVD Release Date: July 2, 2002
Stats: 309 reviews
"Z" begins with this message: "Any resemblance to real events, to persons living or dead, is not accidental. It is DELIBERATE." Rarely today do we see a film with such fiery passion, such outrage. Even now, four decades removed, it's a film that makes you want to storm out of you...( read more)
pretty messed up. a lot of odd angles in the story. but they say its true. great progression of information.
A bit dated, nevertheless a necessary, intriguing and well made political thriller. with great performances and a deserved academy award.
The speed and constant motion of the movie captured the vitality of political upheaval. By the end, I was ready to riot.
A film about a real event , the killing of a brilliant man in Greece . the murders belongs to dark illegal groups who can control the police and the Law . they were very strong so the pri minister said a very known quote in Greece ,," who commands this country ? " Jean-Louis T...( read more)
political thriller meets crime thriller meets just a touch of psychological drama. what impressed me most about this film was the editing and cinematography. the use of flashbacks, selective memory, and a wide variety of camera angles really added to the intrigue and suspense. ...( read more)
Possibly the best political thriller to come out of the "radical" 60's. Edge of the seat from start to finish.
Years later, Costa-Gavras' shrewd contrivance and superb form hold up impressively. full review
Fascism has been driven underground, but a dose of Costa-Gavra's electrifyingly brutal 1969 political thriller Z will rattle you all the same. full review
It is a film of our time. It is about how even moral victories are corrupted. It will make you weep and will make you angry. It will tear your guts out. full review
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