while i preffer costa grava's the confession more simply due to the fact i couldn't get my eyes away from what i was seeing, Z still has that in spades and to an extend it continue's or at least begins grava's journey through political lies and conflict that come from it.
i think its strongest aspect is the reality we have to face in that perspective, wether its picking something up or not is entirely to one or a group of individuals and the lies or truth will be unknown until confession. even more so with things like the donald trump assasination and what not which isn't an entire one to one but the reality is still that perspective matter in the events leading, during and after it. these perspectives can be harmless or detrimental.
costa grava's envokes anxiety through a lot of scenes because the lies and political backgrounds stack up. what i've just said is probably only the surface level and im very much impressed by costa grava's aproach to political thrillers.

Z
He is alive!
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Release Date
2/26/1969Runtime
127 minsOverview
A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined not to let them get away with it.
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ReleasedOriginal Language
FrenchBudget
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$83,305Homepage
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A propulsive political thriller that turns the hunt for truth into a cat-and-mouse game with the state itself. The film builds dread through meticulous investigation and escalating danger, showing how a system protects itself by silencing witnesses.
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Yves Montand
The Deputy, a doctor

Irene Papas
Hélène, wife of the Deputy

Jean-Louis Trintignant
Examining Magistrate

Jacques Perrin
Photojournalist

Charles Denner
Manuel, friend of the Deputy, lawyer

François Périer
Public Prosecutor

Bernard Fresson
Matt, friend of the Deputy, lawyer

Pierre Dux
Gendarmerie General Missou

Georges Géret
Nick

Magali Noël
Nick's Sister

Marcel Bozzuffi
Vago

Julien Guiomar
Gendarmerie Colonel
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