When the reelected president Marc Jarry (Gabriel Cattand) is assassinated by a sniper, there are investigations and one year later, a thick report is produced. The authorities approve the document except the prosecutor Henri Volney (Yves Montand), who does not agree with the conclusion of the document. Together with a small team of investigators, they carry out their own investigation and learn many hidden dirty secrets about the witnesses and the investigation.
In the 60's, 70's and 80's, political cinema was a hit, and I particularly loved those directed by Costa Gravas and with Yves Montand, who was an icon. "I... comme Icare", a.k.a. "I... For Icarus" is a classic of the genre and only released recently on DVD in Brazil. The plot is visibly based on the assassination of John F. Kenned, as per the theory of the conspiracy, years before the release of "JFK". Like Icarus that has come to close to the sun, the prosecutor in this story reached too close to the truth. A must-see thriller! My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "I...como Ícaro" ("I... For Icarus")
In the 60's, 70's and 80's, political cinema was a hit, and I particularly loved those directed by Costa Gravas and with Yves Montand, who was an icon. "I... comme Icare", a.k.a. "I... For Icarus" is a classic of the genre and only released recently on DVD in Brazil. The plot is visibly based on the assassination of John F. Kenned, as per the theory of the conspiracy, years before the release of "JFK". Like Icarus that has come to close to the sun, the prosecutor in this story reached too close to the truth. A must-see thriller! My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "I...como Ícaro" ("I... For Icarus")