# Z (1969)

**German title:** Z - Anatomie eines politischen Mordes


**Genres:** Crime, Drama

**Duration:** 126 min

**Age rating:** FSK 16

**IMDb:** [8.1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065234/)

**Letterboxd:** [4.4](https://letterboxd.com/film/z/)

**Rotten Tomatoes:** [Tomatometer: 94%, Popcornmeter: 93%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/z)

## Description

The public murder of a prominent politician and doctor amid a violent demonstration is covered up by military and government officials. A tenacious magistrate is determined not to let them get away with it.

## Details

**Premiere:** 14 Nov 1969

**Director:** Costa-Gavras

**Cast:** Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Perrin, Charles Denner, François Périer, Bernard Fresson, Pierre Dux, Georges Géret, Magali Noël, Marcel Bozzuffi, Julien Guiomar

**Countries:** Algeria, France

**Languages:** French, Russian, English

**Open-air showtimes:** No

**Trailer:** [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3QUHUMe5I)

## Showtimes in Berlin

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