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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 7,963 | $190,000 | 145$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 9.00 | 0.31% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 20,019 | $26,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 2 | 16,909,255 | 27,982 | $216,000 | 225$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
El Salvador:
Costa-Gavras will receive the Giraldillo de Honor for his extensive and recognized career in world cinematography.
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Greece:
Costa Gavras is mentioned in relation to the expectations set by his films.
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Brazil:
Costa-Gavras directed Charlotte Rampling in the film 'Uma bela vida', where she plays a character with a terminal illness.
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Argentina:
Costa-Gavras is a renowned film director known for his politically charged cinema.
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Monaco:
Costa-Gavras is a filmmaker who presides over the board of the Cinémathèque française, advocating for the creation of the cinema museum.
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Turkey:
Dua Lipa had a relationship with director Costa Gavras's son, Romain.
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Venezuela:
He studied at the same film school as Margot Benacerraf.
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Greece:
Costa-Gavras is one of the signatories of a letter addressing the genocide in Gaza.
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Monaco:
Costa-Gavras was part of the European filmmakers' delegation at Cannes.
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Monaco:
Oscar-winning director Costa Gavras attended the Cannes Film Festival event for Dossier 137.
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