The Confession
Original title: L'Aveu
7.4/ 10IMDb7.8142
19702h 19m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Costa-Gavras
- Writers
- Artur London, Lise London, Jorge Semprún
- Producers
- Robert Dorfmann, Bertrand Javal
- Production
- Fono Roma, Les Films Corona, Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC), Selenia Cinematografica
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Confession rated?
The Confession has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 142 votes.
Who directed The Confession?
The Confession was directed by Costa-Gavras.
When was The Confession released?
The Confession was released in 1970.