Costa Gavras, life stories cinema creator

"All films are political, let's not tell ourselves stories" said Costa Gavras

The Cinémathèque de Nice and the Cinémas Pathé de Nice offered a preview screening of director Costa Gavras' latest film Le Dernier souffle on Tuesday, February 4 at 7 p.m. at the Pathé Masséna. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the director and his producer Michèle Gavras.

Costa-Gavras, an emblematic director of committed cinema, is recognized for his political films, including Compartiments tueurs, Z, L'Aveu and Missing. He has received numerous awards during his career, including several Césars, an Oscar and a Palme d'Or, highlighting his influence and success in the world of cinema. He remains today a key figure in French cinema and continues to engage in reflections on power and society.

In Le Dernier souffle, Costa Gavras explores the themes of life, death and human relationships, featuring a doctor and a writer confronted with mortality. His film, adapted from a book by Régis Debray, is carried by a prestigious cast, including Denis Podalydès and Kad Merad. The national release is scheduled for February 12, 2025.

Costa-Gavras is a renowned French-Greek film director known for politically engaged cinema. He's famous for films like:
"Z" (1969) - A political thriller about political assassination in Greece, which won numerous awards
"Missing" (1982) - A critically acclaimed film about human rights abuses during the Chilean coup
"Music Box" (1989) - A drama exploring Nazi war crimes
He's particularly celebrated for making politically charged movies that critique authoritarian systems and explore themes of social justice. If you're interested in his most recent work or a specific film, I'd be happy to provide more details about his cinematic career.