Costa-Gavras


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Costa-Gavras was born on February 12, 1933 in Loutra-Iraias, Greece as Konstantinos Gavras. He is a director and writer, known for Missing (1982), Z (1969) and Amen. (2002). He has been married to Michèle Ray-Gavras since 1968. They have two children. See full bio »

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Won 1 Oscar. Another 33 wins & 29 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Missing Director
(1982)
Z Director
(1969)
Amen. Director
(2002)
Le couperet Director
(2005)

Filmography

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 2012 Le capital
 2005 Le couperet
 2002 Amen.
 1997 Mad City
 1995 Lumière et compagnie (Documentary)
 1995 À propos de Nice, la suite (Documentary) (segment "Les Kankobals")
 1991 Contre l'oubli (segment "Pour Kim Song-Man, Corée du Sud", as Costa Gavras)
 1989 Music Box
 1988 Betrayed
 1983 Hanna K.
 1982 Missing
 1970 Yves Montand (TV Movie documentary)
 1970 De Bekentenis
 1969 Z
 1958 Les rates (Short)
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Show Show Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (7 credits)
Show Show Actor (6 credits)
Show Show Camera and Electrical Department (2 credits)
Show Show Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
Show Show Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Show Show Self (73 credits)
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Other Works:

Book: "Va où il est impossible d'aller: Mémoires". Paris: Seuil. ISBN 9782021393897

Publicity Listings:

8 Interviews | 1 Article | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »


Alternate Names:

Constantin Costa-Gavras | Konstantinos Costa-Gavras | Constantin Gavras | Costa Gavras | Kostas Gavras | seventh arrondissement's photographer
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Personal Quote:

I made Z (1969), first, because I am Greek-born. Secondly, because I felt I would like to do something. Some people sign petitions, others go to the streets - I do something as a filmmaker. See more »

Trivia:

Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985". Pages 243-248. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988. See more »

Trademark:

Films about political or sociological subjects, that examine general problems in society. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius

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