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Movie Info

Release Date: February 26, 1969
Runtime: 122 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (17)
Genres:
Drama Crime Thriller
Budget: $0
Revenue: $83,305
Original Language: French
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
94%
Tomatometer
86
86/100
Metacritic
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7.8/10
TMDB
613 votes
8.1/10
IMDb
33,867 votes
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Z

1969

"Truth hides in the shadows of power."

Also known as: 🇫🇷 FR: Z (Costa-Gavras)? 🇩🇪 DE: Z - Anatomie eines politischen Mordes? 🇵🇹 PT: Z - A Orgia do Poder? 🇮🇹 IT: Z, l'orgia del potere? 🇰🇷 KO: 제트? All international titles (17) →

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
2 Nominations
3 Total
Cannes
1
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1970 Oscars Best Picture Jacques Perrin Nominated
1970 Oscars Best Director Costa-Gavras Nominated
1969 Cannes Best Actor Jean-Louis Trintignant Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
1969 Cannes Best Actor Jean-Louis Trintignant
Year Festival Category Winner
1970 Oscars Best Picture Jacques Perrin
1970 Oscars Best Director Costa-Gavras

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $83,305
Profit $83,305

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Z is directed by Costa-Gavras .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#police 87 #investigation 85 #corruption 59 #conspiracy 58 #central intelligence agency (cia) 52 #politics 48 #assassination 34 #police corruption 23 #government 21 #fascism 17 #greece 14 #cover-up 13 #justice 9 #coup d'etat 8 #pacifism 6

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Z

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  • Costa-Gavras utilized real locations in Algeria to enhance the film's authenticity, creating a stark contrast between the political tension depicted in the story and the beautiful landscapes.

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  • The film features a scene where Yves Montand's character attends a funeral; this setting is intentionally designed to evoke the atmosphere of political repression and mourning.

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  • Irene Papas initially hesitated to take her role in 'Z' due to concerns about the film's political implications, but ultimately accepted after being convinced of its importance.

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  • Costa-Gavras collaborated with composer Mikis Theodorakis, who infused the film's score with traditional Greek music elements, reflecting the political climate of the era.

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  • The film's use of realistic sound design, including ambient noise and crowd sounds, significantly contributed to the film's immersive experience and heightened sense of urgency.

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