Z (1969) – Filming Locations
Thriller / Crime / Drama · Directed by Costa-Gavras · Starring Yves Montand, Irene Papas
A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined to not to let them get away with it.
Where was Z filmed?
- Algiers, Algeria, Algiers – Political rally, street scenes, and urban backdrop for the murder and investigation. The film's primary location, where the assassination of the leftist senator occurs and the majority of the political thriller unfolds in real Algerian streets
- Algiers, Algeria, Algiers – Chase and investigation sequences through narrow winding streets. The historic medina district provides atmospheric urban terrain for surveillance and pursuit sequences central to the investigation narrative
- Algiers, Algeria, Algiers – Judicial inquiry and interrogation scenes where the judge investigates the cover-up. Real Algerian government and judicial facilities where the trial and investigation proceedings are conducted, emphasizing institutional corruption