@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined to not to let them get away with it.
Quick Stats
7.8
TMDB Rating
636
Votes
2h 2m
Runtime
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Budget
$83K
Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorCosta-Gavras
WriterJorge Semprún
CinematographyRaoul Coutard
ComposerMíkis Theodorakis
EditorFrançoise Bonnot
Production DesignNoureddine Hiahemzizou
Produced by
Valoria FilmsReggane FilmsOffice National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Yves Montand
Z
Irene Papas
Hélène
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Examining Magistrate
Jacques Perrin
Photojournalist
Charles Denner
Manuel
François Périer
Public Prosecutor
Bernard Fresson
Matt
Pierre Dux
Gendarmerie General Missou
Georges Géret
Nick
Magali Noël
Nick's Sister
Marcel Bozzuffi
Vago
Julien Guiomar
Gendarmerie Colonel
Renato Salvatori
Yago
Jean Bouise
Deputy Georges Pirou
Clotilde Joano
Shoula
