Z 1969 123movies

Watch: Z 1969 123movies, Full Movie Online – In a mid-sized metropolis (population 500,000) in a right-wing military led country, a pacifist organization, which supports the opposition party in the government, is planning on holding an anti-military, nuclear disarmament rally. The organization’s charismatic leader – the deputy – is scheduled to arrive in the town from the capital the day of the rally. Beyond the problems arranging the rally due to the probable incitement of violence at such a rally, the organization learns of an unconfirmed report that there will be an attempt on the deputy’s life. The rally does happen, after which a three-wheeled kamikaze runs over the deputy, who eventually passes away from his injuries. The official report is that the incident was a drunken accident. In reality, the deputy’s death was murder orchestrated by the secret police, the general for who likens the pacifist organization to mildew killing off agricultural crops. A magistrate is assigned to the case. Although he does have political views, he is more interested in finding out the truth, and as such has to wade through the political rhetoric and politically motivated testimony he hears. Thrown into the mix is a photojournalist who too is looking for the truth, as it, he believes, will make a great front page story..
Plot: Amidst a heated political climate, the opposition leader is killed in what appears to be a traffic accident. When a magistrate finds evidence of a government cover-up, witnesses start to get targeted. A thinly-fictionalized account of the events surrounding the assassination of Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis in 1963, Z captures the outrage about the military junta that ruled Greece at the time.
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Ratings:

	8.2/10 Votes: 29,179
	94% | RottenTomatoes
	86/100 | MetaCritic
	N/A Votes: 346 Popularity: 10.975 | TMDB

Reviews:

One of the few, however great, films concerning a dark period of Greek history
The film ” Z ” is based upon the same-titled book written by Vassilikos and referring to a real-life event: the assassination of one of the most honorable Greek politicians ( his real name was Grigoris Lambrakis ), who sacrificed his life in the name of peace and human dignity. Costas Gavras did his best to present the prevailing atmosphere and the political situation in Greece ( although Greece is at no point straightly mentioned, but implied ) during May of the year 1963, which is the year when the real events took place. Choosing an adventurous, thrilling or hilarious style according to the facts and scenes presenting at each part of the story, he made an ” all time interesting and provocative ” film. Great acting was also put in by everybody and particularly by Jean-Louis Trintignant, who was great as the Examining Magistrate. As long as the script is concerned, the plot builds up very satisfactorily and carefully, thus not leaving any holes. Great respect should also be paid to Mikis Theodorakis who wrote the original score for the movie, helping it gain the marvelous rythm it retained right until the very end of it. As a concluding remark I would like to mention that anybody who’s interested in late Greek history ( from post World War II era to date ) should watch it carefully. The whole result is very rewarding.

A minus (rental)
The minus is only because for a « Greek » movie, having Algeria for location and cast hasn’t the flavor of the real Greece ! But Gavras hasn’t the choice either because at the time, it was still the dictatorship there and at least, Theodorakis’ score helps to feel this culture.

In all cases, this movie is just amazing. In our dark time in which democracy is stomped, this committed production is just a needy breath of air. For one time, political power isn’t told as courageous, bold, historic but rather as corrupted, authoritarian. In short, the movie doesn’t depict them as how they would like to appear but rather as how they really are. It’s also a excellent lesson in constitutional law as it illustrates the meaning of the separation of powers : a real democracy is where each power is independent. Thus here, you can conclude it isn’t one as the administration is vehement to tell the judiciary what it must does. At last, it’s a extraordinary story about courage and conviction. A bit like « Schindler’s list », this movie demonstrates that the psychopathic state relies on individual and as soon as one says « no », he can become the little grain of stand that blocks the machine. Here, Trintignant is a young judge who stays truth to his function and it’s all the more funny and powerful that he’s highly clever : he doesn’t look up much but he knows exactly what to do to put the culprits in his web !

In conclusion, this movie is just an oasis in film history and it should inspire newcomers to do the same instead of serving propaganda !

Other Information:

Original Language fr
Runtime 2 hr 7 min (127 min)
Budget 0
Revenue 83305
Status Released
Rated M/PG
Genre Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director Costa-Gavras
Writer Vassilis Vassilikos, Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras
Actors Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant
Country France, Algeria
Awards Won 2 Oscars. 12 wins & 13 nominations total
Production Company N/A
Website N/A

Technical Information:

Sound Mix Mono
Aspect Ratio 1.66 : 1
Camera N/A
Laboratory Laboratoires GTC, Joinville, France
Film Length 3,460 m (Sweden)
Negative Format 35 mm
Cinematographic Process Spherical
Printed Film Format 35 mm