Z, 1969

France, Algeria | DCP, Color, 127' | French, Russian, English

Director: Costa-Gavras

Cast: Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant

Costa-Gavras' film is not only a political thriller, but also a masterpiece that perfectly captures the global unrest of the time. Set in an unnamed Mediterranean country, the film tells the story of the assassination of a charismatic leftist member of parliament and the efforts of shadowy forces within the state to cover up the murder. From the first minutes, Z moves at a breathtaking pace and turns into a struggle for justice interwoven with chases, murders, court scenes and interrogations. Featuring renowned actors such as Yves Montand, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Irene Papas, the film reveals the rotten structure of politics and leaves the audience with the question of whether justice is really possible.