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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 3 | 6.67 | 0.23% | +0% | 39,242 | 89 | $7,800 | 18$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 34,531 | $48,000 | 58$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,521 | $1,400,000 | 764$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,506 | $190,000 | 100$ |
| Totals | 7 | 85,653,017 | 65,647 | $1,645,800 | 940$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Monaco:
Costa Gavras was among the notable attendees at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Spain:
Costa-Gavras was included in the list of stars who denounced the genocide in Gaza.
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Venezuela:
Costa-Gavras signed the open letter denouncing the war in Gaza.
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Luxembourg:
Costa Gavras directed the film 'Amen', which critiques the inaction of the church during the Holocaust.
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Italy:
Costa Gavras directed the film 'Amen', based on Hochhuth's play.
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Greece:
Costa Gavras is noted as a frequent visitor to Mavrommatis' restaurant.
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