Z (1969)

A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined not to let them get away with it.

Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

What to watch after Z

• The Confession (1970) — Same feel: tense, critical
• State of Siege (1972) — Costa-Gavras directed both
• Army of Shadows (1969)
• Missing (1982) — Same subject: corruption, coup d'etat
• I... For Icarus (1979) — Same subject: assassination, conspiracy
• Le Samouraï (1967) — Same subject: police