The Confession (1970)
In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister, a war veteran long a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with his wife. However, he soon finds himself under surveillance, then under arrest. Unclear what his offense is, agents for the totalitarian regime interrogate and torture him, aiming to use their unending power to gain a false confession for these supposed crimes against the state.
Director: Costa-Gavras
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: April 29, 1970
Cast
- Yves Montand - Gérard
- Simone Signoret - Lise
- Gabriele Ferzetti - Kohoutek
- Michel Vitold - Smola
- Jean Bouise - Boss of Factory
- Michel Beaune - Lawyer
- Jacques Rispal - Former Secretary
- Antoine Vitez - Communist Friend
- Michel Robin - Attorney General
- László Szabó - Secret Policeman
Screenplay
- Artur London (Book)
- Lise London (Book)
- Jorge Semprún (Screenplay)
Music: Giovanni Fusco
Cinematography: Raoul Coutard
Editing: Françoise Bonnot
Production: Fono Roma, Les Films Corona, Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC), Selenia Cinematografica
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français, Español
Original Language: fr
Themes
Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Psychological Torture and Mind Games
Keywords
based on novel or book, czechoslovakia, based on true story, solitary confinement, torture, based on memoir or autobiography, interrogation, secret police, stalinism, false confession, political thriller, show trial, interrogator, forced confession
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Confession about?
- In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister, a war veteran long a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with his wife. However, he soon finds himself under surveillance, then under arrest. Unclear what his offense is, agents for the totalitarian regime interrogate and torture him, aiming to use their unending power to gain a false confession for these supposed crimes against the state.
- Who directed The Confession?
- The Confession was directed by Costa-Gavras.
- Who stars in The Confession?
- The Confession stars Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Gabriele Ferzetti, Michel Vitold, Jean Bouise, Michel Beaune.
- How long is The Confession?
- The Confession has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is The Confession?
- The Confession is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Confession produced?
- The Confession was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Confession?
- The themes of The Confession include: Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Psychological Torture and Mind Games.