Forbidden Lies
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.
Average Score : 76
Con or artist? You decide.
Status: Released
Release Date: 2007-02-25
Geners Documentary
Production Companies
Production Countries Australia,
Run time: 104 minutes
Budget: --
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