Z (1969)

Director:   Costa-Gavras
Writers:    Jorge Semprun, Costa-Gavras
Language: French
In Greece, following the murder of a prominent leftist leader, an investigator tries to uncover the truth while the government officials attempt to cover up their roles.

The film hasn't aged well. It lacks subtlety in terms of the agenda its projecting.

Rating: 2/5

Missing (1982)

Director: Costa-Gavras
Writers:  Costa-Gavras, Thomas Hauser (Book), Donald Stewart, John Nichols
Cast:      Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, Melanie Mayron
When an idealistic writer disappears during the Right Wing military coup in 1973 Chile, his wife and American businessman father try to find him.

Film is supposedly based on a true story and doesn't degenerates into usual cliches. Performances are excellent.

Rating: 4/5