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At first glance, “The Good Liar” is a respectable piece of fiction, starring Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren. But underneath everything, the film expertly hones the unpredictability of deceit.
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Cranky teacher Helen and notorious problem student Mia hate the social roles they were assigned by the institution of highschool. When a seemingly harmless conflict between them escalates, the boundaries of their identity constructs and those of the cinematic narrative are blown. What follows is a genre-busting trip through nocturnal Berlin, driven by a longing for physical immediacy and a worthy sparring partner in an increasingly disembodied and virtual world.
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Cranky teacher Helen and notorious problem student Mia hate the social roles they were assigned by the institution of highschool. When a seemingly harmless conflict between them escalates, the boundaries of their identity constructs and those of the cinematic narrative are blown. What follows is a genre-busting trip through nocturnal Berlin, driven by a longing for physical immediacy and a worthy sparring partner in an increasingly disembodied and virtual world.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Moritz Geiser
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