The Lie ( De leugen )

The Lie (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: De leugen
Language Selections:
Dutch ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
93 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2010 and produced in:
Netherlands ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Robert Oey

Written By:
Robert Oey

Actors:
Ayaan Hirsi Ali ..... Herself
Britta Böhler ..... Herself
Femke Halsema ..... Herself
Abdul Wahid Qayumzada ..... Himself
Diba Homa Qayumzada ..... Herself
Sadaf Qayumzada ..... Herself
Susan Qayumzada ..... Herself
Rita Verdonk ..... Herself

Synopsis:

Reconstruction of the political drama around Ayaan Hirsi Ali that heralded the fall of the Dutch cabinet. A musical documentary on a subject close to all Dutch people: truth and lies in politics. The film exposes the motives surrounding the drama in which feminist activist and politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali was accused of lying about her identity. In this political story we are also told the personal tale of the young girl Sadaf, who sought asylum years ago. THE LIE demonstrates the human side of Dutch politics, while revealing how Holland deals with the thorny immigration issue.

In this thrilling musical documentary the story is told of internationally acclaimed author and former member of Dutch parliament Ayaan Hirsi Ali and how she was threatened with expulsion from the Netherlands because she had allegedly lied on her asylum application. All major players talk and sing about their role in the political affair, which led to the resignation of the Dutch government and attracted attention in national and international media. Ultimately The Lie shows that in politics nothing, not even a lie, is ever what it seems.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 20 July, 2011.