This epic political thriller is a semi-fictionalized account of the assassination of progressive Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis, which took place in 1963. On its release in 1969, it paved the way for political cinema in France.<\/p>\n
An all-star cast is led by Jean-Louis Trintignant, who plays the magistrate. Through his investigation, he uncovers and highlights the complicity of the government, the army, and the police. Speaking out stridently against the injustices of the Greek regime, \u201cZ\u201d is also an award-winning thriller \u2013 rhythmic and breathless, it allows space for the spectacle and the spectator.<\/p>\n
\u201cZ\u201d was the first film \u2014 and one of only a handful \u2014 to be nominated at the Academy Awards in both Best Picture and Best Foreign Language Film categories. It won the latter, as well as the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, the BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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