Z (1969)
87%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: Won 2 Oscars
12 wins & 13 nominations total
Review 1: “This movie was terrible. The acting was bad, the plot was boring, and the special effects were laughable. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”
Review 2: “I found this cinematic endeavor to be a most lamentable experience. The thespian performances were lackluster, the narrative was insipid, and the visual effects were so preposterous as to elicit mirth rather than awe. I cannot in good conscience suggest this film to any discerning viewer.”
Review 3: “This movie was a complete waste of time. The acting was wooden, the story was predictable, and the special effects were subpar. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.”
Review 4: “Alas, this motion picture proved to be a most egregious squandering of one’s precious time. The histrionic displays were as stiff as a board, the plot was as foreseeable as the sunrise, and the visual effects were as unimpressive as a child’s finger painting. I implore you, dear reader, to abstain from this cinematic atrocity.”
New Review: “As I sat in the theater, I was struck by the overwhelming sense of ennui that permeated the room. The thespian performances were as flat as a pancake, the narrative was as trite as a Hallmark card, and the visual effects were as convincing as a politician’s promises. It was as if the filmmakers had taken a paint-by-numbers approach to creating this cinematic disaster. I cannot in good conscience recommend this film to anyone with an iota of taste or discernment. Save your time and money, and opt for a more stimulating form of entertainment, such as watching paint dry or grass grow.
Review 1: “The acting in this movie was superb. The characters were well-developed and the plot was engaging. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.”
Review 2: “I loved the cinematography in this film. The shots were beautifully composed and the use of color was stunning. It was like watching a work of art come to life.”
Review 3: “The soundtrack for this movie was incredible. The music perfectly captured the mood of each scene and added an extra layer of emotion to the story.”
New Review: “Holy cow, this movie was a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The acting was so good, I felt like I was right there with the characters. And don’t even get me started on the cinematography – it was like watching a painting come to life! But the real MVP was the soundtrack. I mean, I was tapping my foot and humming along the whole time. Overall, this movie was a masterpiece and I can’t wait to watch it again (and again and again).
Production Company(ies)
Amigo Media,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
St. George Hotel, 24 Avenue Soudoni Boudjemaa, Algiers, Algeria
MPAA / Certificate
M/PG
Year of Release
1969
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Mono
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Aspect ratio:1.66 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):French, Russian, English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Keyword(s)
starring Pedro Infante, directed by Luis Buñuel, written by Luis Buñuel and Luis Alcoriza, drama, Mexican cinema, box office success, low budget, reviewed by Roger Ebert, produced by Óscar Dancigers, MPAA rating not applicable, poverty, street children, crime, corruption, social commentary, surrealism, dream sequences, religious imagery, black and white cinematography, haunting score, memorable characters, tragic ending, classic film, foreign language, subtitles, iconic performances, gritty realism, bleak atmosphere, powerful storytelling, multiple perspectives, unreliable narrators, moral ambiguity, existential themes, human condition, societal issues, timeless masterpiece, must-see film, cinematic history, cultural significance, artistic achievement, critical acclaim, award-winning
Worldwide gross: $83,305
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $758,625
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,653
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 82,729
US/Canada gross: $83,305
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $758,625
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,244
US/Canada opening weekend: $10,144
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $92,377
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,960
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Director – Luis Buñuel
Cast:
Alfonso Mejía as Pedro
Roberto Cobo as Jaibo
Estela Inda as Meche
The Killing:
Director – Stanley Kubrick
Cast:
Sterling Hayden as Johnny Clay
Coleen Gray as Fay
Vince Edwards as Val Cannon
Rashomon:
Director – Akira Kurosawa
Cast:
Toshiro Mifune as Tajomaru
Machiko Kyō as Masako
Masayuki Mori as Takehiro
The Third Man:
Director – Carol Reed
Cast:
Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins
Orson Welles as Harry Lime
Alida Valli as Anna Schmidt
The Sacrifice:
Director – Andrei Tarkovsky
Cast:
Erland Josephson as Alexander
Susan Fleetwood as Adelaide
Allan Edwall as Otto
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
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Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 2 Oscars
12 wins & 13 nominations total
Academy Awards
Plot
In a mid-sized metropolis (population 500,000) in a right-wing military led country, a pacifist organization, which supports the opposition party in the government, is planning on holding an anti-military, nuclear disarmament rally. The organization’s charismatic leader – the deputy – is scheduled to arrive in the town from the capital the day of the rally. Beyond the problems arranging the rally due to the probable incitement of violence at such a rally, the organization learns of an unconfirmed report that there will be an attempt on the deputy’s life. The rally does happen, after which a three-wheeled kamikaze runs over the deputy, who eventually passes away from his injuries. The official report is that the incident was a drunken accident. In reality, the deputy’s death was murder orchestrated by the secret police, the general for who likens the pacifist organization to mildew killing off agricultural crops. A magistrate is assigned to the case. Although he does have political views, he is more interested in finding out the truth, and as such has to wade through the political rhetoric and politically motivated testimony he hears. Thrown into the mix is a photojournalist who too is looking for the truth, as it, he believes, will make a great front page story.
Trivia
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