| Description |
1 videodisc (127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 491 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 491.
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| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, Dolby Digital Mono.,16:9 widescreen presentation. |
| Language |
In French with optional English subtitles. |
| Cast |
Yves Montand, Irène Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, François Perier, Jacques Perrin. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Raoul Coutard ; editing, Françoise Bonnot ; music, Mikis Theodorakis. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Vassili Vassilikos. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1969. |
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[Special edition]. |
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"This special edition features new, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by cinematographer Raoul Coutard; audio commentary featuring film historian Peter Cowie; archival interviews with Costa-Gavras; producer-actor Jacques Perrin; actors, Pierre Dux, Yves Montand, Irene Papas, and Jean-Louis Trintignant; and Vassilis Vissilikos, author of the book Z"--Container. |
| Summary |
A Greek pacifist leader is murdered at a rally. Despite the official police report of accidental death, a journalist's persistent questioning leads to a full-scale investigation, revealing corruption in high places. |
| Awards |
Winner of two Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Film. |
| Subject |
Political crimes and offenses -- Greece -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Assassination -- Investigation -- Greece -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Journalists -- Greece -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
FOREIGN FILMS (FRENCH), VIDEODISCS.
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ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1969.
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| Added Author |
Costa-Gavras, 1933-
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Semprún, Jorge.
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Montand, Yves, 1921-1991.
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Papas, Irene.
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Trintignant, Jean-Louis.
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Vasilikos, Vasilēs, 1934-
Zēta.
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Valoria Films.
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Reggane Films.
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Office national pour le commerce et l'industrie cinématographique.
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Janus Films.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
715515049313 |
| Music No. |
CC1848D Criterion Collection |
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