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The Lie (2010)

Original title: De leugen

2010-09-30 · 1h 30m · NL
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Reconstruction of the political drama around Ayaan Hirsi Ali that heralded the fall of the Dutch cabinet. A musical documentary on a subject close to all Dutch people: truth and lies in politics. The film exposes the motives surrounding the drama in which feminist activist and politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali was accused of lying about her identity. In this political story we are also told the personal tale of the young girl Sadaf, who sought asylum years ago. THE LIE demonstrates the human side of Dutch politics, while revealing how Holland deals with the thorny immigration issue.

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Robert OeyDirector

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Ayaan Hirsi AliAyaan Hirsi AliSelfRita VerdonkRita VerdonkSelfHilbrand NawijnHilbrand NawijnSelfFemke HalsemaFemke HalsemaSelfBritta BöhlerBritta BöhlerSelfFrans WeisglasFrans WeisglasSelfChris RutenfransChris RutenfransSelfHans WansinkHans WansinkSelfJutta ChorusJutta ChorusSelfAbdul Wahid QayumzadaAbdul Wahid QayumzadaSelfDiba Homa QayumzadaDiba Homa QayumzadaSelfSadaf QayumzadaSadaf QayumzadaSelf

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What is The Lie about?

Reconstruction of the political drama around Ayaan Hirsi Ali that heralded the fall of the Dutch cabinet. A musical documentary on a subject close to all Dutch people: truth and lies in politics. The film exposes the motives surrounding the drama in which feminist activist and politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali was accused of lying about her identity. In this political story we are also told the personal tale of the young girl Sadaf, who sought asylum years ago. THE LIE demonstrates the human side of Dutch politics, while revealing how Holland deals with the thorny immigration issue.

How long is The Lie?

The Lie has a runtime of 90 minutes.