Forbidden Lies (2007)
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.
Director: Anna Broinowski
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Norma Khouri as Herself |
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Malcolm Knox as Himself |
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Rana Husseini as Herself |
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Justin Webb as The Paparazzi |
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Anna Broinowski as Herself |
| Directing | Anna Broinowski | Director |