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Constantin Costa-Gavras Constantin Costa-Gavras
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Constantin Costa-Gavras

Constantin Costa-Gavras
The films of the Greek-born French director Constantin Costa-Gavras, which often showcase his left-wing political views, won critical acclaim for French cinema. The political thrillers Z (1969) and Missing (1982) received the Jury Prize and the Palm d’Or, respectively, at the Cannes Film Festival.
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