Z
Directed by:
Costa-GavrasCinematography:
Raoul CoutardComposer:
Mikis TheodorakisCast:
Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Perrin, Charles Denner, François Périer, Bernard Fresson, Marcel Bozzuffi, Clotilde Joano (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
A left-wing, pro-peace political candidate in an unnamed country (suggesting Greece) is assassinated, leaving his deputies and an ambitious young magistrate to uncover a trail of conspiracy that leads to the highest-ranks of the ruling right-wing government. (official distributor synopsis)
Reviews (2)
This is a movie about political influences, lies, manipulation, and concealment. The movie is also about the futility of trying to fight against it all. Z is a very unpleasant spectacle from the master of political thrillers, Costa-Gavras. I was surprised at how much time the main actor Yves Montand spent on the screen, which in the end adds to the shock and disillusionment that belongs to the tone of this movie. And before the final credits came a total sobering up.
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I didn't expect much from a political thriller, but this is a film that is extremely well made, especially in terms of the dynamics of individual scenes. The moments where the politician is fatally injured and the subsequent chase are not particularly epic, but the execution is simply fantastic. Overall, it is a film that has an idea and also great execution. One can't easily tear themselves away from it.
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