white lie
white lie

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white lie

Movie
140 min
Arabic

A strange phenomenon is sweeping the world, where a person suffers from a disease about which no one lies, even if it is a “white lie.”

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Kasia RosłaniecGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seemingly successful fashion designer, an expat living in Warsaw, fabricates an elaborate story about her daughter having a rare and aggressive cancer to solicit donations. As her deception grows, she must navigate the escalating lies and the emotional toll it takes on her family and her own psyche.

Critical Reception

White Lie received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its tense atmosphere and the strong performances of its lead actresses. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or underdeveloped in certain aspects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful portrayal of a manipulative protagonist.

  • Kasia Smutniak delivers a compelling performance as a woman caught in her own web of lies.

  • Some viewers found the film's exploration of desperation and deception to be thought-provoking, while others felt it lacked deeper emotional resonance.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Warsaw, Poland, and explores themes of identity, motherhood, and the lengths people will go to for perceived success or attention.

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