Z Movie Review
Greek Political Thriller
This is a very good film that accurately portrays Greek political intrigue in under the military dictatorship during the 1960's. Although it was filmed in Algeria the setting is very realistic. At the time of it's production, Greece was still under the dictatorship and access was denied. If you like this film you might also want to see "State of Siege", "Missing", and "Day of the Jackal".
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Z DVD
A pulse-pounding political thriller, Greek expatriate director Costa-Gavras' Z was one of the cinematic sensations of the late sixties, and remains among the most vital dispatches from that hallowed era of filmmaking. This Academy Award winner--loosely based on the 1963 assassination of Greek left-wing activist Gregoris Lambrakis--stars Yves Montand as a prominent politician and doctor whose public murder amid a violent demonstration is covered up by military and goverment officials; Jean-Louis Trintignant is the tenacious magistrate who's determined not to let them get away with it. Featuring kinetic, rhythmic editing, Raoul Coutard's expressive verite photography, and Mikis Theodorakis' unforgettable, propulsive score, Z is a technically audacious and emotionally gripping masterpiece.
Region 1
Special Edition
Widescreen -
1.66
Audio:
French
Subtitles - English
64957 
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