The Confession
L'Aveu
Synopsis
In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister, a war veteran long a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with his wife. However, he soon finds himself under surveillance, then under arrest. Unclear what his offense is, agents for the totalitarian regime interrogate and torture him, aiming to use their unending power to gain a false confession for these supposed crimes against the state.
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Raoul Coutard on THE CONFESSIONOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-05-27
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Yves Montand
Gérard
Simone Signoret
Lise
Gabriele Ferzetti
Kohoutek
Michel Vitold
Smola
Jean Bouise
Boss of Factory
Michel Beaune
Lawyer
Jacques Rispal
Former Secretary
Antoine Vitez
Communist Friend
Michel Robin
Attorney General
Szabó László
Secret Policeman
Guy Mairesse
Doctor
Marc Eyraud
Politician
Gérard Darrieu
Policeman
Umberto Raho
Jaretzki
Georges Aubert
Tonda
Marcel Cuvelier
Josef Pavel
Jean Lescot
Policeman
Patrick Lancelot
Interrogator
Release History & Theatrical Window
Luxembourg City Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 9, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Costa-Gavras
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Semprún
- Original Score
- Giovanni Fusco
- Original Title
- L'Aveu
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Fono Roma, Les Films Corona, Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC), Selenia Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Costa-Gavras
Jorge Semprún, Lise London, Artur London
Giovanni Fusco
Raoul Coutard
Françoise Bonnot
Robert Dorfmann, Bertrand Javal
Department Leadership Roster
Costa-Gavras
Director
Robert Dorfmann
Producer
Bernard Evein
Production Design
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Bertrand Javal
Producer
Françoise Bonnot
Editor
Jorge Semprún
Screenplay
Giovanni Fusco
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Confession
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What is The Confession about?
In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister, a war veteran long a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with his wife. However, he soon finds himself under surveillance, then under arrest. Unclear what his offense is, agents for the totalitarian regime interrogate and torture him, aiming to use their unending power to gain a false confession for these supposed crimes against the state.
Who directed The Confession?
The Confession was directed by Costa-Gavras.
Who stars in The Confession?
The principal cast of The Confession includes Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Gabriele Ferzetti, Michel Vitold, Jean Bouise.
When was The Confession released and how long is it?
The Confession was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Confession?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Confession was composed by Giovanni Fusco.
Is The Confession based on a book or true story?
The Confession is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lise London", Book: "Artur London".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Confession?
The Confession holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).