Last night I saw a great movie that DUer's should check out: "Z"

[devilgrrl]

Here's a summary:

Z is a 1969 French language political thriller directed by Costa Gavras, with a screenplay by Gavras and Jorge Semprún, based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Vassilis Vassilikos. The film presents a thinly fictionalized account of the events surrounding the assassination of democratic Greek politician Gregoris Lambrakis in 1963. With its satirical view of Greek politics, its dark sense of humor, and its chilling ending, the film captures the sense of outrage about the military dictatorship that ruled Greece at the time of its making.<1>

Z stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as the investigating magistrate (an analogue of Christos Sartzetakis, who would many years later become President of Greece). International stars Yves Montand and Irene Papas also appear, but despite their star billing have very little screen time compared to the other principals. Jacques Perrin, who co-produced, plays a key role.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z_%28film%29


Two thumbs way WAY up!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[alfredo]

1. Highly recommended.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

2. Brilliant film! I saw it decades ago when it first came out. It won Best Foreign

Film and had also been nominated as Best Picture. I remember that as this was the first time a Foreign language film was nominated for both.

I also remember Costa Gavras when he accepted the Academy Award. He was very passionate about the win.

[Misskittycat]

5. I saw it then, too. Great movie. n/t

[villager]

3. "Z" is great. Saw it again a year or so ago. The rightwing playbook hasn't changed.

n/t

[Benhurst]

4. One of my favorites. I have the tape. I'm not sure if it's out on DVD.

[devilgrrl]

6. Oh yes, it's out on DVD!

With director's commentary too boot. Put it in your Netflix queue today! :-)

[Benhurst]

7. Thanks. I shall.

I'm sure you are familiar with his "Missing." It's great, too.