Costa-Gavras
Costa-Gavras is a renowned Greek-French film director and producer, celebrated for his impactful political thrillers that often address social issues. Born on February 12, 1933, in Loutra Iraias, Greece, he gained international acclaim with films like 'Z' and 'Missing', which explore themes of justice and human rights. His work is characterized by a strong narrative style and a commitment to revealing truths about oppressive regimes. As an influential figure in cinema, Costa-Gavras continues to engage with contemporary issues, recently directing the film 'Le Dernier Souffle', which reflects on the subject of mortality, inspired by discussions with philosopher Régis Debray and palliative care physician Claude Grange.
Born on Feb 13, 1933 (92 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,002 | $2,700,000 | 716$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,466 | $190,000 | 81$ |
| Totals | 2 | 78,309,065 | 22,468 | $2,890,000 | 797$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Greece:
Costa Gavras is noted as a frequent visitor to Mavrommatis' restaurant.
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United Kingdom:
Costa-Gavras’s political thriller Z is an unflinching denunciation of authoritarianism.
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Honduras:
Costa-Gavras received one of the César Honor awards and spoke about immigration and the need for a welcoming France.
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Liechtenstein:
Costa-Gavras was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the César ceremony.
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Uruguay:
Costa-Gavras was honored with a César award for his cinematic career.
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Uruguay:
Costa-Gavras emphasized the need for an inclusive France while receiving his César of Honor.
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Dominican Republic:
Costa-Gavras received a César d'Honneur for his contributions to cinema.
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Venezuela:
Costa-Gavras spoke about the importance of welcoming immigrants while receiving a César d'Honneur.
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Bulgaria:
Costa-Gavras was also awarded an honorary Cesar.
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France:
Costa-Gavras will also receive an honorary César.
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