Ideological diseases are like viruses, and preventive measures must also be taken

Shaina 2022-03-14 14:12:30

During the Cold War in the 1960s, countries under the control of right-wing soldiers and police (alluding to Greece) sent thugs to assassinate senators in order to crack down on the speeches of left-wing senators at home and incited the people. Later, they covered up the truth in every possible way, destroyed evidence, and killed witnesses. After the incident was revealed, despite being charged by conscientious judges, senior military and police officials were only given a symbolic administrative warning and nothing was left. As the police chief said at the beginning of the film: "Ideological diseases are like germs, and preventive measures should also be taken. I want to tell you senior government officials, we must protect the healthy body of our country and cure these diseases. Yes, we must sweep away all disease."

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  • Shane 2022-03-21 09:03:15

    The country where the character is unknown, but often refers to the surrounding real countries, the setting of this partial utopia alone is interesting enough. Although it is a realist political style, the use of several flashbacks is precisely the cartilage in the hard core. It is very brittle, but has a strong sense of connection, which reminds people of Renai's picture editing.

  • Justus 2022-02-24 08:02:25

    #Archive180426# French cinema before and after the New Wave is undoubtedly a milestone in the history of world cinema. Z opens up the horizons of political cinema, completely immersing the audience with a uniquely witty tone. The soundtrack and editing are very touching, and the narration is not sloppy at all. The previous rally group scene was intense enough, and the political truth of the ending was heartwarming. The director said that the actors are all unpaid, and the young grandfather Louis is so beautiful...

Z quotes

  • La soeur de Nick: You hate me for succeeding in life. Huh?

    Nick: You and your husband hate me.

    La soeur de Nick: Never mind him. You've caused him enough trouble! You want to destroy my life. When Papa died, I hoped you'd take his place. I needed security. You ignored me. You never took me anywhere. You preferred soccer and thugs like Yago.

  • La soeur de Nick: I'll tell you what happened, because you print a lot of nonsense.

    Le photojournaliste: Were you there.

    La soeur de Nick: No, but he wasn't struck. He slipped or passed out or leftists hit him to stir up trouble.

    Le photojournaliste: That's what the police say.