Special Section
Special Section
Movie
Special Section
7.1/10
1975
1h 50m
fr
Drama
History
Thriller

Overview

In Nazi-occupied France, a German officer is assassinated. The Germans demand justice, and the Vichy government is quick to capitulate. Unable to apprehend the actual culprits, Minister of Justice Joseph Barthélémy decides the execution of token Frenchmen will suffice, but the problem is finding judges and jurors eager to participate in a sham trial of innocent men. The solution is a Special Section, a court comprised of individuals handpicked for this exact purpose.

Director

Costa-Gavras

Writers

Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras

Movie Information

Release Date

April 23, 1975

Runtime

1h 50m

Status

Released

Original Language

fr

Vote Count

49

Production

Janus Film und Fernsehen

K.G. Productions

Les Productions Artistes Associés

Reggane Films

Goriz Films