CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 1h 44m

Forbidden Lie$

Con or artist? You decide.

76%(10)IMDbDocumentary

The film meticulously unravels the case of Norma Khouri, whose best-selling memoir about an honor killing captivated the world before her entire story began to collapse under the weight of its own fabrications. More than just a look at a spectacular con, this is a timely and unsettling exploration of media manipulation, cultural differences, and the dangerous power of a compelling narrative. Broinowski’s film is a riveting study of a pathological liar, but it also holds a mirror up to a world eager to embrace a good story, fact or fiction.

Directed byAnna Broinowski

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
EN
Released
February 25, 2007

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FORBIDDEN LIE$ - Official Trailer

FORBIDDEN LIE$ - Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring

Norma Khouri

Herself

Malcolm Knox

Himself

Rana Husseini

Herself

Justin Webb

Justin Webb

The Paparazzi

Anna Broinowski

Herself

Creative team
Directed by
Anna Broinowski

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