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1969 · 122 min · NR

Z

Directed by Costa-Gavras · Thriller, Crime, Drama

Z (1969) is a Thriller film, directed by Costa-Gavras set in Greece during the 1960s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of power & corruption and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer
Míkis Theodorakis
Cinematography
Raoul Coutard
Cast
Yves MontandIrene PapasJean-Louis TrintignantJacques PerrinCharles DennerFrançois PérierBernard FressonPierre Dux

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Greece
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionFreedom & Oppression
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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