Review of Z (1969) by Rodrigo G — 23 Oct 2007

Moving and ispiring, what a movie should be. Changed my life.

This review of Z (1969) was written by Rodrigo G on 23 Oct 2007.

Z has generally received very positive reviews.

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By David B (3,254) on 25 Nov 2013

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By Josh M (1,729) on 22 Feb 2012

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Though the plot took me sometime to put together (I was expecting the film to take place in Greece, but the language was in French, and the…

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By Maya F (43) on 22 May 2011

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