L'aveu

Dec 9 1970 GP 2h 19m
Drama, History, Thriller

The vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia, knowing he's being watched and followed, is one day arrested and put into solitary confinement.

Plot

Anton Ludvik, aka Gerard, is vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia. He realizes he is watched and followed. One day, he is arrested and jailed in solitary confinement, and tortured mentally during the investigation; will the faithful top-ranking civil servant be driven to confess to treason? Based on the true story of Czech communist Artur London.

Written by

Lise London, Artur London, Jorge Semprún

Directed by

Costa-Gavras

Production Countries

France, Italy

Production Companies

Paramount, Fono Roma, Les Films Corona, Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC), Selenia Cinematografica

Languages

Español, Français

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 3 nominations total

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