Tree of Lies

An intimate and honest mosaic film about the human tendency to lie and the meaning of lies for the liar himself.

Doxy
Short

Different people, varying in age, gender and cultural background, confess their lies. White lies, necessary lies, lies to protect themselves or someone else. But also lies that fuel pain, change relationships, evoke guilt or are difficult to forgive and forget. The stories intertwine and form together a web of branches, a Tree of Lies. Eyes, hands and lips give a glimpse into the soul. When is lying needed and acceptable? And when does is cause pain to the other person or, due to the caused shame and guilt, an even stronger pain to the liar himself? By exploring this thin and subjective line, the film invites the viewers to evaluate their own relationship with lying.

Cast

Hennelotte Afrodite Charitou
Ester Wijnen
Abdulaal Hussein
Miep van Dam
Rosa Rensink
Winnie Veeris
Cor van der Linden Roes
Nicola Manca
Ayten Necefzade

Credits

Written & Directed by • Raluca Lupaşcu
DoP • Jeroen Kiers & Lidewei Egbers
Sound • Suzanne Boekestijn
Editor • Noa Zevenbergen
Sounddesign & Mix • Zita Leemans
Grading • John Thorborg
Finishing • Feverfilm
Graphic design • Wouter Kuin
Executive producer • Sylvia Baan
Producer • Janneke Doolaard & Harmen Jalvingh
Broadcaster • EOdocs
Sales Agent • First Hand Films
With the support of • CoBO

Stills