Z

Z is a gripping political thriller that exposes the sinister machinations of power and corruption during a tumultuous period in Greek history. As tensions between rival factions rise, an opposition leader meets with a tragic end, seemingly in an accident. However, a determined prosecutor begins to uncover evidence suggesting a much more insidious conspiracy at play.As the truth about this cover-up unfolds, witnesses to the crime become targets themselves. The atmosphere is fraught with unease and danger, as the protagonist navigates this murky world of political intrigue. Inspired by the chilling real-life events surrounding the assassination of Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis in 1963, Z brings to life a time when US-backed military rule held Greece in its grip.Direct and unapologetic, this film offers an intense portrayal of a society on the brink, where freedom of speech and dissent are met with violence and deceit. In exploring themes such as political oppression and the corrupting influence of unchecked power, Z delivers a powerful commentary on the human cost of ideological conflicts that still resonates today.