Review of Z (1969) by Edwin S — 06 Jun 2007

Excellent film portraying the corruption and brutality of militarist government.

This review of Z (1969) was written by Edwin S on 06 Jun 2007.

Z has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Michael T (3,420) on 14 Aug 2011

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 Bill B (2,505) on 27 Aug 2017

A hard-hitting political thriller based on the right-wing military junta in Greece in the 1960s, Z is a benchmark film with brilliant direction…

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By Augustine H (906) on 15 Oct 2013

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By Aroonav D (28) on 05 Jun 2012

Seen 2 times.Un classique dans l'emprise des guerres politiques…

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Hands down the best political thriller ever made…

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