Political thriller is relevant today
“State of Siege,” directed by Costa-Gavras, is a thriller about the political assassination of an American communications specialist stationed in Latin America. As the film opens, we see police barricades on the streets and highways. Individuals and vehicles are being searched and the body of Philip Michael Santore (Yves Montand) turns up in a stolen car. Questions arise as to who, really, Santore was and what he was doing in Latin America. A flashback to his kidnapping indicates why he was targeted.<br /><br />The movie clearly has a strong point of view — it is a critique of the American government’ support of foreign dictatorships and also addresses how radical violence opposes such regimes.  The 1972 film is timely because of its focus on political torture employed in the name of national security. A graphic scene in which operatives torture live subjects on stage in front of the military is tough to watch, though incredibly powerful and integral to the story. Those photos taken at Abu Ghraib and the controversy about America’s role in torturing political prisoners come to mind.<br /><br />Bonus features on the new digital transfer Blu-ray release include a new conversation between director Costa-Gavras and film scholar Peter Cowie; NBC News excerpts from 1970 on the kidnapping of Dan Mitrione, on which the film is based; and a critical essay. The film is in French, with English subtitles.
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