The Confession
1970 2h 19m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | L'Aveu |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 9, 1970 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | FR |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, based on true story, interrogation, torture, political thriller, czechoslovakia, based on memoir or autobiography, solitary confinement, stalinism, secret police, false confession, show trial |
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What is The Confession about?
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.
When was The Confession released?
The Confession was released on Dec 9, 1970 (status: Released).
Who directed The Confession?
Costa-Gavras directed The Confession.
What is the TMDB rating of The Confession?
The Confession has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 149 votes.