Z DVD

Widescreen; Special Edition; Subtitled


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Z film Product Information

Category	Dramas DVDs, Foreign Films Movies, Thriller Videos, Mystery, Suspense, Classic, Recommended, Essential Cinema, True Story, French, Politics, Criterion Collection, Reporters

Starring	Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant
Director	Costa Gavras

Z review Product Description

Director Costa-Gavras's Z was one of the cinematic sensations of the late 60s, and remains among the most vital dispatches from that hallowed era of filmmaking. This film, 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 government officials; Jean-Louis Trintignant is the magistrate who's determined not to let them get away with it. Featuring kinetic, rhythmic editing, Raoul Coutard's expressive vĂŠritĂŠ photography, and Mikis Theodorakis's unforgettable, propulsive score, Z is a technically audacious and emotionally gripping masterpiece.

"Z" is a classic Cold-War political thriller, based on a true story. It concerns the assassination of Zei, a popular pacifist and anti-nuclear leader. The aftermath of the incident reveals a deeper government conspiracy with the subsequent fallout.

Based on a true incident, the Deputy Z is struck down by a speeding truck while hundreds watch. ...See Full Description

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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 video Product Details

Studio	Criterion Collection
Orig Year	1969
CD Universe Part number	7986035
Catalog number	1848
Discs	1
Release Date	Oct 27, 2009
Rating	PG (MPAA)
Running Time	127 Minutes
Additional Info	Widescreen; Special Edition; Subtitled
Movie Details	Color; Widescreen; Special Edition; Subtitled; Criterion Collection

Z DVD Features

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.

DVD Features: Region 1 Note: New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by cinematographer Raoul Coutard Audio commentary featuring film historian Peter Cowie New interviews with director Costa-Gavras and Coutard Archival interviews with Costa-Gavras; producer-actor Jacques Perrin; actors Pierre Dux, Yves Montand, Irene Papas, and Jean-Louis Trintignant; and Vassilis Vassilikos, author of the book Z Theatrical trailer Special Edition Widescreen - 1.66 Audio: French Subtitles - English