... investigation of the "accidental" death of the pacifist-nationalist Zei (Yves Montand), who not only opposes the use of atomic bomb but also appears as an emerging power who fights against the country's entrance into NATO. Initially reported that his death was caused by the hitting of a truck, the judge in charge of the investigation, amid facing constant threats and pressure from the government, eventually discovers that the death was not accidental - instead, it was carefully plotted, backed by various head officers in the government. Through numerous interviews and the help of a reporter, the judge eventually gathers enough proofs to reveal the government conspiracy. However, before justice is done, the military takes control of the case, eliminates the key witnesses and evidence, overthrows the government, and enforce a set of new laws that are intolerable of pop music, liberated literature, and z - which means "he (Zei) is ...

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