Z
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Z
（The Criterion collection, 491）
Criterion Collection, c2009
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A film by Costa-Gavras
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In French with English subtitles
Cast: Yves Montand, Irène Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant ... [et al.]
Credits: Director of photography, Raoul Coutard ; editing, Françoise Bonnot ; music, Mikis Theodorakis ; Abbey Lustgarten
Based on the novel by Vassili Vassilikos ("Z" : Éditions Gallimard)
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1969
Booklet featuring an essay by critic Armond White (11 p. : ill. (some col.)) inserted in container
Special features: New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by cinematographer Raoul Coutard. Audio commentary featuring film historian Peter Cowie. New interviews with director Costa-Gavras and Coutard. Archival interviews with Costa-Gavras, producer-acter Jacques Perrin, actors Pierre Dux, Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, and Vassilis Vassilikos, author of the book Z. theatrical trailer. New and improved English subtitle translation.
DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen (1.66:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono
"Enhanced for 16:9 televisions"--Disc label
Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Film Editing; Academy Award Nominations for Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Adapted Screenplay; BAFTA Film Award for Film Music; Best Actor (Trintignant) and Jury Prize, Cannes Film Festival; Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Motion Picture; Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign-Language Foreign Film; National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Film
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
