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Liar Wanted

1961 · 82 min Comedy
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

A shameless liar, Stavros, collides with a resourceful parliamentarian on a bustling Athenian street. Instead of an apology, he improvises a brilliantly convincing tale on the spot. Impressed by this audacious fiction, the politician hires the charlatan on the spot, turning a knack for falsehoods into a professional asset for navigating political delicacies. Stavros's flair for fabrication becomes a key instrument in his new employer's arsenal. Yet, each new lie demands an ever more elaborate cover-up, weaving a web of deceit that threatens to ensnare both the careerist and his powerful patron.

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Original Title Ζητείται Ψεύτης
Year 1961
Country Greece
Genre Comedy
Director Giannis Dalianidis
Runtime 82 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (11 votes)

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This 1961 Greek comedy expertly walks the line between farce and social satire, using an adventurous plot to expose the mechanics of political manipulation. The film maintains a delightful buoyancy, never weighed down by its sharp underlying message.

What lingers after the final reel is the brilliant chemistry of the lead duo, each new lie spinning the plot into impossibly tight, yet hilariously recognizable, knots. It's a playful reminder that in the public sphere, truth and fiction are often separated only by a well-told tale. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Giannis Dalianidis

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The sun-drenched hustle of Athenian streets contrasting with smoky backroom deals, and the ironic glint in a storyteller's eye.

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