The Confession
1970, French. Directed by Costa-Gavras.
In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister, a war veteran long a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with his wife. However, he soon finds himself under surveillance, then under arrest. Unclear what his offense is, agents for the totalitarian regime interrogate and torture him, aiming to use their unending power to gain a false confession for these supposed crimes against the state.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 29 April 1970
- Original title
- L'Aveu
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Jorge Semprún
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What The Confession is based on
The Confession is based on The Confession, a novel by Artur London and Lise London.
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The Confession
By Artur London and Lise London
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The Confession: quick answers
Is The Confession worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Confession?
The Confession runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does The Confession have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Confession. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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Which OTT platform is The Confession on?
The Confession isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Confession?
If you liked The Confession, try State of Siege, Hidden Agenda, The Lives of Others.
Who directed The Confession?
The Confession (1970) was directed by Costa-Gavras and stars Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Gabriele Ferzetti.
What is The Confession based on?
The Confession is based on The Confession, a novel by Artur London and Lise London.