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The Lie
1987·Movie
·1h 23min·
About
The child of survivors of the Sinti persecution by Nazis, Melanie Spitta confronts the truth about unpaid reparations as she exposes shocking evidence and issues a warning against believing perpetrators over victims.
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Questions about The Lie
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Is The Lie worth watching?
57
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 74% and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Lie?
1 h 23 min
The Lie runs 1 h 23 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Lie?
Critics67
Audiences48
Not quite. Critics rate The Lie higher (67) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is The Lie in?
German
It was made in German. Produced in Germany.
What tropes does The Lie use?
Self-HarmFiery Cover-UpMurder by InactionBigot with a BadgeDowner EndingClothing DamageThe RevealSnowball LieAmbiguous SituationAll for NothingChekhov's GunNo One Could Survive That!and 2 more
TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Lie, including Self-Harm, Fiery Cover-Up, Murder by Inaction.