Z
“He is alive!”
Synopsis
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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ZOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-12
Top Cast
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Yves Montand
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Irene Papas
Hélène
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Examining Magistrate
Jacques Perrin
Photojournalist
Charles Denner
Manuel
François Périer
Public Prosecutor
Bernard Fresson
Matt
Pierre Dux
Gendarmerie General Missou
Georges Géret
Nick
Magali Noël
Nick's Sister
Marcel Bozzuffi
Vago
Julien Guiomar
Gendarmerie Colonel
Renato Salvatori
Yago
Jean Bouise
Deputy Georges Pirou
Clotilde Joano
Shoula
Maurice Baquet
Heroic Bricklayer
Habib Reda
Deputy Public Prosecutor
Hassan El-Hassani
General's Chauffeur
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 13, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 25, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$83K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Costa-Gavras
- Screenplay & Story
- Vasilis Vasilikos, Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras
- Original Score
- Míkis Theodorakis
- Original Title
- Z
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $83K
- Production Studios
- Valoria Films, Reggane Films, Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Costa-Gavras
Vasilis Vasilikos, Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras
Míkis Theodorakis
Raoul Coutard
Françoise Bonnot
Jacques Perrin, Ahmed Rachedi
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Costa-Gavras
Director
Míkis Theodorakis
Original Music Composer
Jorge Semprún
Writer
Costa-Gavras
Writer
Françoise Bonnot
Editor
Jacques d'Ovidio
Production Design
Piet Bolscher
Costume Design
Yvan Chiffre
Stunt Coordinator
Jacques Perrin
Producer
Ahmed Rachedi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Z
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Z about?
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.
Who directed Z?
Z was directed by Costa-Gavras.
Who stars in Z?
The principal cast of Z includes Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Perrin, Charles Denner.
When was Z released and how long is it?
Z was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did Z make at the box office?
Z grossed $83K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Z?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Z was composed by Míkis Theodorakis.
Is Z based on a book or true story?
Z is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vasilis Vasilikos".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Z?
Z holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).