(Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies
Watch TrailerBehavioral economist Dan Ariely leads a captivating investigation into the psychology of everyday deceit. The film weaves intimate confessional interviews with individuals caught cheating into a rich tapestry of clever social experiments and sharp expert commentary. Historical footage and animated sequences illuminate how situational forces and cognitive biases often override our moral compass. This journey reveals dishonesty not as a simple character flaw, but as a predictable, often irrational force woven into the fabric of daily decisions, from insurance claims to resume padding.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2015 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Yael Melamede |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.3/10 (57 votes) |
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This is a brilliantly constructed documentary that feels more like a psychological thriller than a lecture. By framing research through personal narratives, it makes complex behavioral science both accessible and deeply personal.
What lingers after the credits is a humbling awareness of the subtle forces that nudge us toward dishonesty, and a newfound skepticism toward black-and-white morality. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yael Melamede
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The clinical glow of a research lab contrasting with the raw intimacy of a confession booth.
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