# Z (1969)

> A relentless political thriller follows a magistrate and photojournalist as they expose the military conspiracy behind a dissident leader's assassination.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1811

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Director: Costa-Gavras
- Cast: Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Perrin, Charles Denner, François Périer, Bernard Fresson, Pierre Dux
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065234/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: urgent, paranoid, furious, political cinema night, serious film discussion

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of political intrigue and murder unfolds in a repressive regime, where truth is the ultimate casualty.

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