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I would like to give a little history of Greece from WWII to the time when "Z" happens. The Greek people had successfully expelled the Nazis when English forces invaded the country and put the Nazi collaborators in power. The US army took over the effort in 1947, rounding up thousands of people and putting them in reeducation camps. By 1949, the "civil war" was over, with Greece under military rule.

Then, the story portrayed in "Z". Dr. Gregorios Lambrakis was beginning to speak for the people, when the junta gunned him down. In "Z", we get to see the investigation into the murder, exposing how the generals orchestrated it. They never say that the movie happens in Greece (although it clearly does), and more than simply a look at the CIA-installed regime that was ruling Greece from 1967 to 1974, it's a reminder of all totalitarian governments in the world. "Z" will very likely chill you.

First and foremost, it is a true story. It's the story of the assassination of Grigoris Lambrakis, that eventually led to the military junta. Every time I see it, it gives me the chills. Since Z was released while the junta was still in power, it was banned in Greece for several years. After the fall of the military junta, Z was worshiped, although we saw it on TV much later in order to avoid stirring passions. In terms of the plot, if you're not Greek, it's quite possible you might be left with many unanswered questions, but, in general, it is an accurate description of Greece during that era.

While Vassilikos' novel (written in 1966) has driven him to exile from 1967, Theodorakis was still in Greece under surveillance and managed to write his excellent score secretly.

Costa-Gavras gives us a top-class fast paced direction which hasn't aged even today, although I'm sure the Oscar was as much a political decision as a purely artistic one. What is truly spot-on is the casting. Both Montand and Trintignant excel, but even minor roles like Vago and Yago are portrayed in an extremely realistic way. My small objection would be Irene Papas staying near-silent throughout the movie. Although her talent allows her to pull it off with class, I really didn't understand why she was not supposed to talk.

... even today, although the abuse of government and power by those on both extremes of the political spectrum is usually far more subtle than the flagrant corruption and abuse presented here, but not always - as the murder of journalists by western sponsored nations is usually forgiven, especially if large reserves of oil can be used to acquire weapons from the sponsor.

Each occasion who I saw this remarkable film, I discovered new virtue of it. First - the cast . Impressive at whole under the art of Costas Gavras. Second, the slice of Greece contemporary story. Not the last, the universal message. A great film about dictatorship and justice, values and idealism. Powerful message about fragility and mistakes of democacy, splendid hommage to the truth.

I have to start by getting slightly off topic. I've wanted to see this film for thirty years. Not because I've read or heard anything about it, but entirely because of the trailer I saw when it was first released, back when I was 14. Although I now remember more the feelings the trailer inspired than the trailer itself, it still reminds me how awful trailers almost always are. The trailer for "Z" was some the most intense, exciting few seconds of film I had ever seen, and I wanted to see more. A brilliant ultra-short film production. And it did it without revealing and spoiling the movie's story. So when I finally did see "Z" I was able to enjoy something fresh and new.

It wasn't what I expected, but turned out to be one of the best political thrillers I've ever seen. You don't really have to know Greek history to see it, in part because the movie never explicitly mentions Greece. Better to do it the other way around, by getting swept up in the gritty often tawdry intrigues you will be learning Greek history without realizing it. Or if you are into conspiracies and cover-ups in general you'll learn how they really aren't the brilliantly crafted master-plans of distant omnipotent figures that most movies show, but are usually the creation of dull mediocrities, full of flaws, stupidities, and ham-fisted improvisations. That they often succeed is more because of brute force than any innate cleverness. This is a powerful and effective movie, which is almost certainly due to its being based closely on reality and the passions that inspired it's making, and from it not being a recycled and denatured Hollywood product. I highly recommend it.

When the preview of "Z" was shown at the Oscars, it received a standing ovation. I didn't know why until I saw the movie. The Oscar forced it to be shown in the United States. At the time, the US backed the military government in Greece. The totalitarian government represented a stand against communism. This movie depicts the true story of a beloved olympic athlete who became a doctor and began speaking out against his Greek government. For that, he was murdered. This is about a brave investigator who begins to search for the origin of the orders to have the doctor killed.

It leads to the downfall of a country. Mikis Theordorakis wrote the music from house arrest in Greece and it was smuggled out to be placed on the film. Yves Montand played the lead role and was blacklisted from getting a US Visa for his participation until some strings were pulled and he was allowed a 24 hour visa, to be extended each 24 hours in order to allow him to film "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever". At the end of filming,that night he made a surprise appearance on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. He told the story about "Z" and commented that he was in the care and custody of US Immigration and the FBI. The camera panned right and a dark suited man slid quickly behind the curtain. He apologized for his abruptness, but his visa expired at midnight and he had to get to the airport. When I saw these things, I was shocked my government would take a movie so seriously. When it showed up in an obscure movie theater in Houston, I had to go. I was the only person buying a ticket just after noon that day. Upon entering the theater, a dark suited man was sitting in the lobby. I walked into theater and then stuck my head back out to see what the only other individual in the theater was doing. He was stepping away from the ticket booth. I watched as he walked the short distance to my car, took out a notebook and wrote in it while looking at my license plate. This is how it happened. It was 1969. J. Edgar Hoover had stated publicly that no truly loyal American would pay money to see such a movie. It was unpatriotic. Newspaper articles that spring reported it.

Watch this movie and consider the importance "entertainment" can have on government, media, and yourself.

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.

The country is under the control of a right-wing militaristic government. Deputy (Yves Montand) leads a peace rally to end militarism, nuclear weapons and foreign alliances. The rally is opposed by an angry mob while the police stands by. Another deputy is brutally attacked by a gang of pro-military thugs after being mistaken for the leader. The leader is later mortally wounded by the same thugs. The police and the military attempt to hide the evidence and slam the opposition. A magistrate is brought in to investigate the case. He's misled and pressured by the powerful. The thugs try to hide. Nevertheless the magistrate doggedly follow the evidence.

The start is a little slow as it paints the picture of the country. Then fifteen minutes in, the movie hits like a club to the head. The government thugs are seething with anger. The thugs are played to the sleaziest ugliest depths. That crowd is filled with a threatening sense of dread that is all too real. The whole incident crashes and boils uncontrollably. The investigation afterwards is compelling. There are some ups and downs. The style does have some slower moments. However it also has great insightful moments. Those moments are all the more compelling coming during that turbulent year.

One of the best political/muck-wracking films ever made, it set the stage for the great US political films of the 70's. Costa-Garvas at his finest, it's filled with detailed performances and camera work, a memorable score, and breathtaking content. If only they made films like this now, I'd be a happy camper. By the way, it was the first foreign film (French) to be nominated for Best Picture. That should tell you something.......

Democracy is fragile for sure, and Z is recommended viewing. It stands the test of time, and Costa-Gavras grabs you by the throat and demands your attention in standing up for democracy.

Can Z be remade for current audiences? No need for a remake, as sadly events are playing out that pretty much resembles Z.

This is a great Costa-Gavras' masterpiece about a political confusion caused by a murder of a politic. Costa-Gravas again shows his talent in this interesting film that is full of conspiracy, tension and confusion. The plot is complex but you can follow it and, once you do it, you enjoy the film a lot. There's this dark atmosphere in the whole length of the movie that gives it a nice and enchanting look. I think the best way to watch "Z" is in total silence, with your eyes glued to the screen and your mind turned towards the frames and all the great actions and dialogues.

My rate 8 out of 10

Following the murder of a prominent leftist, an investigator tries to uncover the truth while government officials attempt to cover up their roles.

The film presents a thinly fictionalized account of the events surrounding the assassination of democratic Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis in 1963. With its satirical view of Greek politics, its dark sense of humor, and its downbeat ending, the film captures the outrage about the military dictatorship that ruled Greece at the time of its making.

Ebert spoke passionately about the film, saying, "It will make you weep and will make you angry. It will tear your guts out." And that is really what makes the film great. It spoke of the darker things going on in the late 1960s. A time of love and protest, yes, but also a time where political upheaval sometimes came with a violent price.

The main representation of the Political Film is this Z, set in Greece at the time governed by a military dictatorship presided by Colonels. It contains thrills, a hard investigation, suspense and real events .It concerns the assassination of a Greek leader in the Sixties and its aftermath. As a politician is hitten on the head, as he dies by brain injures. This politician leader murdered by a hit on his head was based on a real character. Being well portrayed by the famous political filmmaker as a suspenseful detective thriller. Here an investigator : Jean Louis Trintignant uncovers a network of government and police corruption. Being based on facts surrounding 1965 Lambrakis affair in Thessalonika and in which the investigation of the accidental death of a professor ending into a criminal conspiracy. As Lambrakis was assassinated on May 22, 1963 when was attacked and struck on the head in similar manner as it happened at the movie . Following a military junta in 1967 led by right-wing generals who carried out a state of siege, banning protests, strikes, political parties, free press , and other public liberties , as they seized the total control of the Greek democracy.

Crowd-pleasing left-wing political thriller with intriguing and moving events . The recreation of the murder and its subsecuent investigation uses the techniques of a typical American thriller to gripping effect .However, the films about twisted political conspiracies are so commonplace today that it is difficult to imagine the impact it made at the past time. It was was filmed in Algeria due to the prohibition to shot in Greece by the military Junta. Including a provoking and interesting script by the Spanish novelist Jorge Semprun. The picture displays a top-notch main and secondary cast, such as : Jean Louis Trintignant as the tough Instructor who investigates the twisted happenings, Yves Montand as the killed politician, Francois Perier, Jacques Perrin, Irene Papas, Charles Denner, Georges Geret , Renato Salvatori, Jean Bouise, Bernard Fresson, and many others. The letter Z meaning "He is alive" in the ancient Greek language, it became a common piece of protest in Greece, then the Junta prohibited the use of letter Z as graffiti on the walls . The junta that previously executed a coup d'etat collapsed in 1974, after the Turkey encroachment on Cyprus, around half island, and was then democracy restored to Greece until nowadays .

It contains an evocative and adequate musical score by Mikis Theodorakis, including Greek sounds. The motion picture was splendidly directed by Constantine Costa-Gavras in his usual style. Gavras is a good director who has made thoughtful and provoking films, such as : The sleeping car murder, The confession, State of siege, Special section, Missing , Hanna K, Conseil de Famille, Betrayed, Music box, Lumiere and compagnie, Against oblivion, Mad city, Amen, The axe, among others. Rating 7.5/10. Above average. Worthwhile seeing. Essential and indispensable seeing.

This is not a review.All that is need to be written about this masterpiece of a film has already been written.

However there are 1-2 things worth mentioning that might interest some folks that are not from Greece: Jean Louis Trintignant's character "The Examining Magistrate" was in reality Christos Sargetakis who became the president of Greece for 5 years(1985-1990).

The film ends with the rise of the military dictatorship and it is suggested that the upposition didn't really capitalise on Lambrakis' assassination.That's not what happened in reality.

In reality the Lambrakis assassination caused the resignation of prime minister Karamanlis(the right wing P.M of Greece at that time) and the triumph of the upposition(something like the democrats in the U.S,the G.Papandreou party,NOT Lambrakis' left wing party) in the elections of 1963 with a whooping 54% which becomes even bigger when taking into account the situation in Greece at that time,with right-wing police controlling everything and manipulating the citizens.

Of course the film was made after the democratic-elected government had fallen and junta had taken over.(in fact the democratic government had fallen 2 years*in 1965* before the junta took over and we had a false semi-democratic government that consisted right wing members of parliament and defected members of the G.Papandreou party)

So in reality the Lambrakis assassination DID make a difference in Greece,if only for 2 years(1963-1965) while on the film nothing changed.I guess with the ultimate rise of the junta that was reigning at the time the film was made it was proper to make the film bleaker than the true events.

Z was the first movie about foreign politics that I saw while I was in the Army, but home on leave in 1969. I was fascinated from the first scene until the last. It is about the loss of democracy at the hands of a military junta. The military achieves its goal by assassinating the most popular political figure of the time in Greece, Griroris Lambrakis. This would have been similar to General Westmoreland having Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey assassinated in the sixties in order for the Pentagon to take over the White House (not all that farfetched?) The film is suspenseful and thrilling from start to finish, as we always wonder if the Greek people will stand for this kind of political activity. Be sure to catch it.

Having seen this at the Art Theatre in Akron, Ohio, upon its first American release, this film was a forcefully stunning, face slapping wake up call to keep a vigilant eye on most politicians because they are controlled only by the constraints we present and confine them with. Grown men left the theater with tears pouring down their cheeks not only because of the great performances and story, but because these were the Nixon years, and the film made us realize we were only a pen stroke away from the horror of losing freedom and democracy here in the United States. No country is safe, and it could be argued in areas of Florida today that, even though we preserved our nation and eliminated Nixon, it was a Pyrhic victory, a temporary victory, and our democracy and how it is supposed to ethically work was left disheveled and browbeaten in the end, anyway. One thing is for certain; the rats are in the cupboard now. And this film hits all the right buttons; great music, acting, an avant garde documentary style of filming that was sensational in its time and still is good today, but so many people have copied it, it seems to lack originality since we are so accepting now of something that was novel at the time...but this is the real thing that started it all. A film that should be in everyone's home and shown to every civic class in America.

Every so often a film comes along whose cinematic quality is less important than the statement it makes about civilisation. 'Z' is such a film.

Chilling in its execution and its denouement, the film is a powerful anti-totalitarian tract, showing the powerlessness of the forces of truth against an establishment which holds all the cards (but which nonetheless displays appalling incompetence in playing them). That the government in question is right-wing is not important - like Orwell's 1984, this film opposes totalitarianism of all kinds.

The script, direction and performances are good enough, but this is not a film you see for entertainment. It should be shown to every government official in every country in the world, to remind them of the corrupting influence of absolute power (and, incidentally, it ought to be shown to every journalist to remind them what investigative journalism is supposed to be about).

11 out of 10, were it possible.

"Z" is a fiction film that is based on barely veiled facts. As a title card at the beginning of the film says: "Any similarity to real persons and events is not coincidental. It is INTENTIONAL". Although it is never mentioned that the film is situated in Greece, it is a public secret that the plot is about the killing of Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis (played by Yves Montand) in 1963.

It is not the amount of violence that makes "Z" a very scary movie. It is the way in which the (authoritarian) government presents itself as gentlemanlike and outsources their dirty work to some extremist paramilitary groups. The irony that the government visits a performance of the Bolshoi ballet from communist Russia while their paramilitary henchmen commit an assasination attempt on a left wing politician can not be missed.

With "Z" Costa Gavras demonstrates that he has mastered all aspects of the political thriller, both the political aspect and the thriller aspect. The film is on an equal level with such a classic as "The day of the Jackal" (1973, Fred Zinnemann). In this film there is also an outsourcing of dirty work. This time however it is done by the opposition and the agent is a professional hitman and not some self appointed vigilantes.

Halfway the film there is a change in lead character. Grigoris Lambrakis (Yves Montand) is killed and Jean Louis Trintignant becomes the leading actor playing the investigating judge. Also this judge is based on an actual person (Christos Sartzetakis). In the course of his investigation Sartzetakis becomes more and more convinced that the dead of Lambrakis is not an accident, as the government wants and expects him to believe. Famous is the scene in which he interrogates persons higher and higher in the government. They arrive very aggitated, but the judge answers each vocal outburst with the question "nom, prénom, profession?".

The character of the investigating judge is a glimmer of hope in this otherwise very dark movie. Why did the government take the risk of his investigation? I think because in the first place they want to keep up the appearance of respectability (see above) and in the second place the didn't expect that Sartzetakis would have the guts to do a real independent investigation.

The glimmer of hope is however just a glimmer. After the military coup in 1967 Sartzetakis falls out of favor and even spents some time in jail. Only after democracy is re-established he becomes President of Greece from 1985 -1990.

Z is one of top crop of the truly incisive, daring and most cinematically successful conspiracy/political thrillers. It is this because of its attention, lucidly surprisingly given its often non-linear structure, to its plot filled with many strands and possible loose ends, and because its director Costa-Gavras injects the story (told "deliberately" on true events, apparently from recent Greek history) with a taut, exciting and efficient post-modern aesthetic. There is very little time to breathe; one wonders if we might cry at the end not simply because hope seems to be all but lost but because of its breathless attitude and pacing. There's life here, and it's being crushed bit by bit.

And, contrary to some criticism, it is not just some piece for liberals or "socialist scum" as one IMDb reviewer wrote (half) jokingly. On the contrary the story- an investigation into the assassination of a prominent figure of peace, the Deputy as he's called played by Yves Montand, and how a prosecutor (Perier) and a photo-journalist are the only halfway decent and/or objective ones to sort out the bottom-to-top corruption- is essentially about speaking truth to power in an unjust society. What power, perhaps, is part of the conundrum in this case. Even the top brass attorney general doesn't buy the ultimate sum of the facts tallied by the prosecutor at the end, bringing to the bittersweet (more-so on bitter) end of the tale.

Gavras' film is loaded with dialog and inquiry, scenes of tense intimidation and harrowing and jerky inquiry, and the usual set-pieces of action and suspense for a work like this that relies on sometimes documentary approach. The latter of these isn't too frequent, but two prominent sequences (a nasty fight in the back of a pivotal pick-up truck, and a chase by car after a witness) are extraordinary in frenetic energy, cinematography and (strange and cool) music score. The acting is also spot on, from the poker-faced prosecutor to the stalwart General to the dedicated photo-journalist with sneaky tendencies (we don't know for sure if he's legit at first sneaking on on Deputy's grieving widow), and all these fellows in between like a simple non-partisan soccer fan witness, not to mention the deputy's widow herself.

Everything just about clicks in Z, and most frightening of all, there's still a feeling of relevancy nearly 40 years later. It's not simply the conspiracy-plot stuff, as we've seen that either in crazier modes (Winter Kills) or in more ambitious Hollywood skewering and prodding (JFK). It's the direct-hit of how everything seems to seem fishy, from the government to the military to the police to just the common grocer or barber, and all having to do with one political siding or another or some gleaming on to power. It's in part a big product of its period- aside from being a true story cleverly without direct names and spoken in French instead of Greek it must have been really potent during the rallies and riots in America and elsewhere in Europe- and in part just purely amazing film-making that dazzles with its story and doesn't let up in keeping us attentive to the horrors at hand.

I liked this movie because it made me think--and that happens too infrequently in movies. In the 1950s and 1960s, there was a fundamental battle for the hearts and minds of Western European nations--either the country should shift to the right politically and align itself with America or it should plot a more nationalistic course and try to remain neutral (and assuming that the Soviets posed very little actual threat). While I feel that the neutral position was too idealistic to work (it makes the assumption that American and Soviet societies are roughly equivalent), the movie shows the absolute horrors perpetrated by some right-wing governments (in this case, Greece) in order to thwart communism. The trampling of human rights and the complicity of the government in an assassination of a political rival is scary and well portrayed in this movie. About the only short-coming in the movie is that occasionally the cinematography is a bit choppy and grainy.

By the way, if you are looking for a movie happy ending where everything works out for good, this is probably NOT the movie for you.

Absolutely chilling. At the end, seriously, as I sat stunned while the credits rolled by, I felt like curling up in the fetal position. It's a powerful, powerful film, based on the real-life 1963 assassination of anti-war activist Grigoris Lambrakis in Greece by right-wing thugs, who were sponsored by the military dictatorship in power at the time. With corruption going to the highest level of government, one using dirty tricks, intimidation, spying, attacks on the free press, assault, and murder, you might feel enraged while watching it, or powerless.

Jean-Louis Trintignant turns in a great performance as the magistrate who looks into what is stated to be a drunk driving accident by the police. We feel the tension as he tries to uncover the truth, coming across disturbing facts. He has to withstand coercion from a General (Pierre Dux), but at the same time, beware that politics on the other side weren't somehow involved. We feel for so many characters here - one that comes forward as a witness, only to be attacked, the activists demonstrating against nuclear arms, who are beaten up by the police, and the magistrate himself, whose career is threatened unless he 'plays ball'. The bravery required is humbling. The film and its direction from Costa-Gavras feels very much a product of its time, and yet also modern, and timeless. In little moments he lightens the tone, such as when a series of officers all try to exit out the wrong door as they're led out of the courtroom. Even there, aside from the humor, one could see it as commentary on human folly, and how we repeat the same mistakes with a rotating cast of characters over time.

The American support of the dictatorship is barely referenced, and yet we feel it there, heavy in the background, and it's shameful - so shameful that the film was accused of being 'Anti-American' in politically charged 1969. It's so ironic that in defending against the evils of communism, governments often employ the very same totalitarian, heavy-handed tactics against their citizens. They're so busy generating propaganda and demonizing the enemy that they don't notice that they've started becoming like the enemy. It's not unlike decrying the cruelty of extremists in our own time, and then turning around and authorizing torture. What it really means is to be wary of anyone in power, for some will go to any lengths to hold on to it.

I think of the quote "That which can be destroyed by the truth, should be," and thank goodness for films like this, which simply tell the truth, even if it is a punch in the gut.

Z (1969) was directed by Costa-Gavras. It's a story about a "democratic" government slipping down into a military dictatorship. (In this case the country was Greece, from which democracy was slipping away until it became a military dictatorship in 1967.)

Early in the movie we see the murder of a popular progressive politician. (Based on a real event.) The politician was portrayed by Yves Montand. Montand was a great actor, and got top billing. However, the real stardom belongs to Jean-Louis Trintignant as the investigating judge.

Trintignant's acting is a tour de force. He slowly becomes aware that the death was a murder, not an accident, and he keeps pushing forward, despite flattery and threats. He's thorough, competent, and fearless.

Even though this movie is over 50 years old, it has a particular relevance in our country today. Democracy is not inherent in any nation. If we don't protect it, we can lose it.

People at the time recognized the importance of this film. It was nominated in five Oscar categories, and won the Oscar for Best International Film.

The movie has an extraordinarily high IMDb rating of 8.3. I thought it was even better than that, and rated it 9.

P.S. Watch for the incomparable Irene Papas in the supporting role as Montand's wife. When she's on the screen, you can't watch anyone else.

After speaking at a rally, a left-wing politician is attacked and later dies. The police, who viewed the politician as a threat to society, call the incident an accident. Even when the two perpetrators are caught the police minimize the charge. However, the investigating magistrate is determined to discover the truth.

A powerful, profound film that examines topics like injustice, fascism and high-level criminality.

It initially didn't look like it was going to be that great though. The first hour is sluggish and unengaging, just detailing events. While you empathise with the victims no central character emerges and there's really nobody to support. It looks like it's going to be a rather dry, dull affair.

This changes in the second half as the magistrate gets into his work. The second half is riveting viewing as the pieces fall into place. This leads to a powerful ending that also contains a very profound twist.

Great drama.

Do read the review of lhwilliams on this site, as he had a personal experience involving this film that is thoroughly believable given the times and fascinating as well.

Z deals with the real-life assassination of Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis, an athlete turned doctor turned politician who believed in peace and humanity and lost his life as a result.

Costas Gavras takes us to 1963, and though Greece isn't mentioned, we are in Greece and shows us the events surrounding the death of Lambrakis -- what led up to it, and what followed it.

Yves Montand and Irene Pappas took roles in this -- Montand's role is not large, as he's the murdered man. And as you'll read from lhwilliams, making this film caused him plenty of problems. Costa-Gravas himself said that Irene Pappas really couldn't be touched as she didn't care, and she wanted to be in the film. Jean-Louis Trintignant was brilliant as the Examining Magistrate, who doesn't give away his decision on whether or not to carry on with the case. He's under a great deal of pressure not to prosecute the police, who stood by and let the violence happen. You really don't know what he's going to do until the last minute. The commentary at the end of the film is sad indeed, as we see that there was just no fighting the power of the state.

The murder did make a difference, at least briefly, as far as the government of Greece.

A very impressive film, with some marvelous acting, that has an important message.