The Liar
Watch TrailerWhen the wife of Sebastian Schumann left her family, he told his little daughter that her mother has died, because he thought that this was the easiest way for her to accept that her mother is now gone. But this was only the beginning of a lot of lies he tells her continuously, mostly about himself and his job. This way he also tries to hide away from her the fact that he had to quit his job as a traveler and is now paid much less than before.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Der Lügner |
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Ladislao Vajda |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (8 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy from a tragic misunderstanding, relying on the lie not as malice but as a clumsy attempt to shield a child from a harsh reality. It explores how a single, well-intentioned distortion of truth can spiral into an uncontrollable force of its own.
What lingers after the final scene is a gentle humor tinged with melancholy, a smile for the hapless father entangled in his own web. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ladislao Vajda
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