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The Lie (2010)

Movie ★ 7.5 90 min

Documentary

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.

Robert Oey Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 30, 2010
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt1722620
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Cast

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Ayaan Hirsi Ali Self Rita Verdonk Rita Verdonk Self Hilbrand Nawijn Hilbrand Nawijn Self Femke Halsema Femke Halsema Self Britta Böhler Self Frans Weisglas Self Chris Rutenfrans Self Hans Wansink Self Jutta Chorus Self Abdul Wahid Qayumzada Self Diba Homa Qayumzada Self Sadaf Qayumzada Self Susan Qayumzada Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lie about?
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.
Who directed The Lie?
The Lie was directed by Robert Oey.
Who stars in The Lie?
The Lie stars Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Rita Verdonk, Hilbrand Nawijn, Femke Halsema.
When was The Lie released?
The Lie is a 2010 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Lie?
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