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The Seventh Lie
Lying is a universal language, spoken and understood by 7 billion people. none of us can evade the jinx of The Seventh Lie - Self Deception. Chauffeur Song claims to be a part-time killer. Or is he a womanizer, tries to get in the heart of his chum's wife Julianne? Julianne checks into a hotel with Song to discover his frightful plan. A sneaky Hotel Bellhop bumps into them. Could he come to Julianne's rescue? Or is he a brilliant con-artist who attempts to rip off moneyed guests of the hotel? In this hotel, he uncovers his darkest secret and comes across a Runaway Bride Gwen. The lives of these seemingly unassociated souls are interlaced together to face the appalling truth beneath their lies.
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Plot Summary
A successful writer, dealing with a recent divorce and a creative block, agrees to write a screenplay for a film based on his own life. As he delves deeper into the project, the lines between reality and fiction begin to blur, forcing him to confront uncomfortable truths about himself and his relationships.
Critical Reception
The Seventh Lie received mixed reviews. While some critics praised Carlos Saura's direction and the film's ambition in exploring themes of identity and art, others found the narrative convoluted and the execution uneven. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with many finding the film more intellectually engaging than emotionally resonant.
What Reviewers Say
Saura's signature visual style is present but can't fully salvage a disjointed plot.
The film's exploration of the writer's psyche is intriguing but ultimately feels incomplete.
Performances are generally solid, but the screenplay's ambiguity proves frustrating for some viewers.
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Fun Fact
The film was screened in the Special Presentation section of the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.
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